JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Members of Flagler County’s Emergency Response Team are on their way to the Big Bend region in Suwannee County to assist other crews in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Idalia.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is taking the Mobile Command Center, ERT Bunk House trailer, Emergency Restaurant Team trailer, Airboat, High Water Rescue Vehicle, and various patrol cars to help out.
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The ERT is a fully self-contained team equipped with chainsaws, various rescue tools, sleeping quarters, and food service for deployed team members.
The cost of the deployment will be reimbursed by the state.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking people to keep them and other first responders in your thoughts and prayers.