Ohio Task Force 1 winds down flood rescue and recovery mission in Kentucky

JACKSON, KY (WTVG) – Ohio Job Drive 1 is winding down their flood rescue and restoration mission in jap Kentucky.

Ohio Job Drive 1, a group that makes a speciality of search and rescue missions, responded to Kentucky final Thursday. The group was made up of firefighters, medics and different first responders from throughout the state of Ohio.

FEMA activated 16 members of the duty pressure on July 28 to assist with water rescues, with that quantity rising to 47 by the next day. Seven canine had been additionally added to help with search efforts.

When the group first arrived, water ranges had been very excessive. They went from home to deal with doing searches within the Jackson, Kentucky space whereas additionally serving to with water rescues.

Because the water degree receded, the group transitioned to a large search space looking out on foot and with boats within the water.

The group’s chief says the mission has been very intense however he’s impressed with how the communities have rallied collectively.

“It’s unbelievably resilient. The best way I might describe it’s caring and compassionate,” stated Group Chief Adam Landis. “They’re looking for one another or asking about one another. They’re simply unbelievably variety. It’s so spectacular, and it’s simply superb to see.”

The group says it’s presently awaiting its subsequent project and doesn’t know the way for much longer this mission will final, however they’re prepared to remain in operation if wanted.

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