Two South Florida Urban Search and Rescue task forces are heading back to their home region on October 12, 2026 after completing a deployment in the Florida Panhandle. The teams were sent to assist with disaster‑relief efforts following Hurricane Isaias.
Hurricane Isaias caused extensive damage across the Panhandle, prompting the state to mobilize the two South Florida US&R teams for emergency response. Their return marks the conclusion of that specific assistance mission.