MI-TF1 deployed to North Carolina through an EMAC request to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. EMAC is the Emergency Management Assistance Compact an all-hazards mutual aid agreement that provides consistent and coordinated response to emergencies and disasters around the nation.

A twenty-person team consisting of fourteen water specialists, six support personnel, four boats, and the ability to self-sustain for at least 72 hours deployed on September 13th.

Partnering with the Crains Creek Fire Department and the N.C. National Guard, MI-TF1 was assigned 13 missions rescuing/evacuating a total of 43 people and 34 pets. In addition, we were able to offer assistance to over 500 residents of the community.