South Florida's Elite Urban Search And Rescue Teams Headed To Louisiana Ahead Of Hurricane Ida

By Bobeth Yates, CBS Miami

August 28, 2021

South Florida search-and-rescue teams and utility crews are deploying to help as Hurricane Ida barrels toward landfall in Louisiana.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, who doubles as the state fire marshal, said search-and-rescue teams will assist with storm recovery.

Also, the Florida Municipal Electric Association said it has assembled crews to help with restoring electricity after the storm.

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