Pennsylvania dog heads to Hawaii to help in Maui fire search
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- More local help is on the way to Hawaii. VeerRa, a dog that is a member of Pennsylvania Task Force 1, has been called to assist search crews following the Maui fires.
VeerRa, along with her K-9 handler and a medical team manager, left for Hawaii Wednesday.
FEMA US&R has activated one of PA-TF1's K9 handlers and her K9 VeerRa, and one Med Team Manager, they will be deployed to assist in Hawaii this morning.@PhillyFireDept @PEMAHQ @GovernorShapiro Let's Roll... pic.twitter.com/GzdVzjt28A
— PA Task Force 1 (@PATaskForce1) August 16, 2023
FEMA Urban Search and Rescue activated the team.
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PA Task Force 1 also sent a pair of team members to Maui last week and has sent a total of five members and one K-9.
The total number of PA-TF1 members is now 5 & 1 K9 supporting the deployment. We consider it an honor to be able to support the citizens of Hawaii and proudly represent all of PA. @PhillyFireDept @GovernorShapiro @PEMAHQ pic.twitter.com/Bjichoqf7p
— PA Task Force 1 (@PATaskForce1) August 16, 2023