Search and rescue in Mexico Beach
Hurricane Michael storm response from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Law Enforcement.
As first responders, FWC officers’ activities have included locating missing persons, enforcing curfews, distributing humanitarian aid to residents, clearing debris from roadways and houses, assisting with medical calls, law enforcement patrols, escorting supply trucks and assisting local police departments and sheriff’s offices with general law enforcement duties.
Members of FWC’s Special Operations Group are working with USAR teams to create highly specialized urban search and rescue units. Officers are providing aid to areas of greatest need in Mexico Beach, Panama City, Marianna, Blountstown, Port St. Joe, Alligator Point and other areas that were severely affected by Hurricane Michael.
FWC Photo by Gus Holzer