New York is sending 120 of its Bravest and Finest to Texas to rescue people from the epic storm, officials announced Sunday.
“After Superstorm Sandy, so many cities stepped up to help our people. We’ll do all we can to help those affected by this storm,” Mayor de Blasio tweeted.
The FDNY and NYPD heroes are headed to San Antonio with boats, motors, dry suits, rescue equipment, Hazmat gear and a three-day food supply, according to the fire department.
“We are trained to save lives before patients are extricated from natural or man-made disasters,” said FDNY Rescue Paramedic Silvana Uzcategui in a statement.
“Our role in Texas is to provide medical care, to take care of civilians and the task force members. We’re in the disaster zone. We’re expecting torrential rains, winds, floods, and chaotic conditions. We’re ready for it.”
The same team, dubbed New York Task Force-1, also offered assistance in Hurricane Katrina, the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina last year.
The New York Task Force-1 team prepares to assist the Hurricane Harvey rescue mission.
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