Missouri Task Force One forced to suspend operations due to severe weather threats
Olivia Hayes
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)
Severe weather and flooding forced Missouri Task Force One to suspend search operations along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas on Sunday, according to the latest update from the Boone County Fire Protection District.
BCFPD said the team returned to its base of operations where members reconfigured equipment and were reassigned as a quick response force in anticipation of additional water rescue needs, should flooding intensify further.
During the weather delay, task force one personnel conducted essential maintenance and cleaning of equipment used during Saturday’s operations.
The team anticipates returning to the field Monday to continue their mission of search and recovery. A 60-member rescue task force from the Czech Republic, will join their operations along the river.
The combined teams will continue search missions utilizing boats, specially trained canines, and local volunteers operating heavy equipment to clear and search through large debris fields.
While Sunday’s storms caused a rise in water levels, Boone County fire officials said the rain has calmed, and waters are beginning to recede.