Saturday, May 10, 2008

Task force deployed to help in Newton County

Missouri Task Force One deployed tonight to help search and rescue efforts in Newton County:

The Task Force deployed as a Type III task force with an emphasis is helping with search and rescue efforts. The Task Force is sending 25 personnel and around 30,000 pounds of equipment to help with this effort.

It is unknown how long the force will be deployed, but it could be several days.

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