Minnesota Task Force 1, made up of primarily five agencies, just returned from a two-week mission in Texas. Now, team members are sharing their firsthand accounts of the natural disaster — both of heartbreak and heroism.

Minnesota’s Task force 1 has returned from their deployment to Texas. They were sent to assist with search and rescue efforts following the deadly flooding on July Fourth. Minnesota Task Force 1 is one of the state’s two urban search and rescue teams.

Minnesota Task Force 1 responded to a request for aid from Texas after a devastating flood, conducting search and recovery operations. Their skillful response underscored the value of inter-state emergency support.