Local firefighters, including those in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, have been deployed to Venezuela to assist with recovery efforts after the capital city was rocked by two earthquakes.
On Facebook, Boca Raton Fire Rescue shared that Firefighter Hunter Coddington flew out with FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force 2.
“Our community is proud to stand behind Hunter as he serves those in need,” the department said. “We wish him and his fellow responders a safe mission and a safe return home.”
Also on Facebook, Delray Beach Fire Rescue announced that Capts. Chris Abaldo and Joey Cafone joined Florida Task Force 2 as well.
“The specialized team departed this morning [June 28] with approximately 80 highly trained personnel dedicated to locating survivors, providing technical rescue assistance and supporting humanitarian relief efforts,” the agency wrote.
Local businesses have been collecting supplies to send to those in need in Venezuela. Read more here on how you can be a part of it.
