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NE Task Force One Deployed To Texas As Flood Relief

A drone view shows fallen trees, as a result of flash flooding, in Comfort, Texas, July 5, 2025.
Marco Bello
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Reuters
A drone view shows fallen trees, as a result of flash flooding, in Comfort, Texas, July 5, 2025.

Nebraska Task Force One's Urban Search and Rescue Team is being deployed to Texas to help with flood relief efforts. Governor Jim Pillen sent the 45-member group and two canine teams to areas including San Antonio. The team will leave tomorrow with transport boats, vehicles, and other equipment needed to navigate areas affected by flood waters. Task Force One is expected to be deployed as long as two weeks.