MA-TF1

Massachusetts Task Force 1 ( MA-TF 1) Urban Search and Rescue Team (US&R) is located in Beverly, Massachusetts. Urban Search and Rescue.

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[WCVB-TV Boston @WCVB]

Mass. FEMA team heads to Vermont as state braces for possible catastrophic flooding https://t.co/sl6cRze5PD

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TK's 10K! Members of MATF1 took on the course in memory of former member Tom Kenney!

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MA-TF1 is now accepting applications for Tech Info Specialists- please click link to apply!
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MA-TF1 is now accepting applications for Comms Specialists- please click link to apply!
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We are excited to open our application window - MATF-1 is now accepting applications - please click link! https://t.co/QSGO6TggYg

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MA-TF1’s 80 member Task Force team will be returning home from Louisiana on 9/8. The lead vehicle is expected to arrive back at the Beverly base between 09:00 and 09:30. The remaining members will be returning in waves starting at approximately 10:30. #matf1 #fema #IdaAftermath

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Our Type 1 team in Louisiana had a busy  & productive day yesterday. 3 squads were out on searches. 1 squad continued today searching that area. The other 2 went to meet local officials & evaluate their needs. All 3 teams met up & continued to evaluate areas effected. #matf1

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Today, we received activation orders to deploy a 16 person water MRP down to New Jersey to assist with the flooding.  The team left the cache at approximately 17:30 tonight.  We will keep you posted on their mission. #hurricaneida2021 #matf1 #FEMA

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More members from MA-TF1 are deploying. A 16 Member Water MRP MA-TF1 team is being deployed to New Jersey to assist the residents there affected by the severe rains associated with Hurricane Ida. They will be departing Beverly within the hour. #matf1 #hurricaneida2021 #FEMA

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After 1.5 days of travel, the team leadership made it to Baton Rouge last night & were able to conduct briefings with the IST this morning & received their work assignments & area of operation. The Team has been working missions all day assisting the residents. #HurricaneIda2021

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The 80 member MA-TF1 team deployed as a Type 1, is en-route to the state of Louisiana, due to arrive this evening. They will be assisting other #FEMA teams with Hurricane Ida rescue efforts. #HurricaneIda #LouisianaStrong #matf1

[Disaster Distress Helpline @distressline]

Feeling anxious, isolated, overwhelmed & other distress is common before, during, & after disasters. The national @Distressline 1-800-985-5990 offers 24/7 emotional support including in American Sign Language & other multilingual options. Learn more @ https://t.co/AISKe4WLVE #Ida

[CDC Environment @CDCEnvironment]

Never drive through flooded areas. As little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your car. Turn around, don’t drown! https://t.co/UNEVQECeOL #Ida

[NWS New Orleans @NWSNewOrleans]

If you are in the Braithwaite area...SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! From the Plaquemines Parish Government #Ida @NHC_Atlantic @GOHSEP #LAwx

[NATIONAL US&R SYSTEM @NAT_USAR_NEWS]

FEMA has activated additional US&R Resources in support of Hurricane Ida.
#Hurricaneida

Type 1
New York Task Force 1
Massachusetts Task Force 1

Type 3
Nevada Task Force 1
California Task Force 4

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VIDEO: @MassTaskforce1 departs Beverly on their way to Baton Rouge, LA to assist in #HurricaneIda recovery.

"They'll stay until their services are no longer needed" - Tom Gatzunis, MATF Planning Team Manager/PIO

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[Kevin Wiles, Jr @kwilesjrphoto]

When @MassTaskforce1 K9 "Prankster" just isn't too sure about your camera....