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New York Emergency Crews Assist in Texas Rescue Effort

Thursday, August 31, 2017 04:39 | ט' אלול תשע"ז 2 Minute Read

New York Texas — The New York Task Force 1 (NY-TF1) conducted search-and-rescue operations in Brazoria County, Texas, in the towns of Sweeney, West Columbia, Sandy Point and Holiday Lakes, on Wednesday. NY-TF1 assisted with at least six evacuations, and the rescue of a 78-year-old man who was in a tractor that became submerged.
The NY-TF1 is a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue team comprised of NYPD, FDNY and EMS members. All photos courtesy of NYPD.

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