City of Tallahassee Public Safety Teams Deploy to Assist with Hurricane Milton Recovery

October 10, 2024

To aid with recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Milton, public safety teams with the City of Tallahassee deploy today, Oct. 10, to provide vital assistance to impacted Florida communities.

A team from the Tallahassee Police Department, including sworn officers, civilian support staff and fleet support, leave at noon to provide support in south Florida. During their initial seven-day deployment, they will help provide support to residents and maintain order during this critical time.

The Tallahassee Fire Department Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team deployed this morning to southwest Florida. USAR Team members are highly trained in rescue and recovery operations and are prepared to move where needed as directed by the State.

“Tallahasseeans know the exceptional citizen service provided by our skilled teams, and during times of crises, we are proud to be able to extend that same level of commitment to fellow Floridians in need,” City Manager Reese Goad said. “As I have said before, this is what strong communities do – join together and lift each other up.”

The City’s Electric, Fleet and Emergency Management deployed team members in advance of the storm, and crews with the City’s Water and Wastewater divisions stand ready for redeployment. Stay engaged with City news at Talgov.com.