Missouri Task Force 1 returns to Boone County after aiding in southern Missouri flood response

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Missouri Task Force 1 on Monday completed its four-day deployment in Reynolds and Iron counties to respond to and help with the historic flooding in southern Missouri.

According to a press release from the Boone County Fire Protection District, search operations were conducted throughout each day to search through flooded homes, campers and vehicles.

The deployment included a Disaster Situational Assessment and Reconnaissance team, which provided aerial surveillance, disaster mapping, and critical intelligence to communicate with responders, according to the press release. Because of this, the Task Force covered more than 2,000 acres and collected over 6,000 visual aids to support the response operations.

Missouri Task Force 1 is expected to arrive at the Boone County Fire Protection District Headquarters between 2:30-3 p.m. Monday.

Once they arrive, they will begin disbandment and return equipment so it's ready for future deployments.

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