Canine teams deploy ahead of Hurricane Debby

 

On Sunday, August 4, several FEMA task forces deployed ahead of Tropical Storm Debby making landfall in the United States, including Virginia Task Force 2 (VA-TF2) SDF-trained team Jeremy DeMott & Chirp. Jeremy and Chirp were positioned in South Carolina with VA-TF2, ready to assist communities as the storm passed through the state.

As Debby approached land, it grew into a Category 1 hurricane and brought with it heavy rainfall and flooding in areas of the Southeastern United States, prompting rescue crews to assist residents in the affected region in its wake. VA-TF2 assisted in water operations in South Carolina before returning home after a nearly week-long deployment.

Our thoughts are with all those affected by this storm and we thank all the emergency responders who answered the call for help.

 

MEET THE BOOTS AND PAWS ON THE GROUND FOR HURRICANE DEBBY: