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Florida Task Force One conducts search operations in Venezuela
By Community News Releases at Community Newspapers
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
Miami -Dade Fire Rescue’s Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) team, Florida Task Force One (FL-TF1), actively conducted search and rescue operations in Playa Grande, La Guaira, Venezuela, following the devastating earthquakes that impacted the region. Deployed under the coordination of the U.S. Department
Key takeaway Department of State and working alongside international response partners, the 80-member Type I Urban […] The post Florida Task Force One conducts search operations in Venezuela first appeared on Miami's Community News.
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The deployment of Florida Task Force One to Venezuela demonstrates the capabilities of Miami-Dade's Urban Search and Rescue team in responding to international disasters. As a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, Miami's rescue efforts in Venezuela have a direct connection to the city's diverse population. Many Miamians have family ties to the affected region, and the work of FL-TF1 brings a sense of hope and relief to those with loved ones in Venezuela. The team's expertise in search and rescue operations, honed from responding to hurricanes and flooding risks in Miami, is now being applied to help those in need abroad. This international response also reflects the strong ties between Miami and the Latin American community, and the city's role as a center for humanitarian efforts in the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: Community Newspapers ·
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What is this story about? Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) team, Florida Task Force One (FL-TF1), actively conducted search and rescue operations in Playa Grande, La Guaira, Venezuela, following the devastating earthquakes that impacted the region. Deployed under the coordination of the U.S. Department
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