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Surfside Structure Collapse – Update #4

FL-TF6 continues to assist with operations on the ground in Surfside, FL. Working with our partners in other task forces, Florida Emergency Management, FEMA, Law Enforcement, and more. Even our own departments back home. Our training over the years has allowed us to be where we are today, helping citizens and families as we continue to work.

As the team continues to deal with weather conditions and other obstacles as they come up, Our own logistics specialists with the support of logistics teams from other task forces as well, lead us to success. We are thankful for everyone’s support.

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