No one knows for sure what kind of destruction might be wielded by Hurricane Milton as it arrives in Florida.
But Oklahoma fire departments are lending their support for critical rescues, should they occur. The Southwest Ledger’s Mike Ray reported the Lawton Fire Department joined forces with crews from Guymon and Coalgate to help in any recovery efforts.
(Milton picture taken from space)
Lawton sent its Swift Water Rescue Team to Orlando, Florida. A team of seven, comprised of six rescue technicians and one
battalion chief, departed Lawton at 5 a.m. Monday and was expected to arrive early Tuesday morning, city spokeswoman Caitlin Gatlin said.
Their mission is expected to last between one and two weeks
and will focus on providing critical support to communities affected by the storm.
