Flooding
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
FLOODS AND FLASH FLOODS
Flash floods occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, a dam or...
Awards and Ribbons
Award
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Medal of Honor - (posthumously awarded) – awarded for line-of-duty death.
Medal of Valor – awarded for an on-duty...
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Blizzards
What is a blizzard?
Blizzards are severe winter storms that pack a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities. While...
Survival At Sea
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Abandoning The Ship
Inflating rafts have proved to be much more efficient in survival situations than dinghies. The well-prepared...
Tornadoes
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
One of the most destructive natural phenomena, tornadoes are swirling winds that spin at phenomenal speeds of up...
Requirements To Join The Task Force
The U.S. SAR Task Force consists of specialists from all walks of life who have a common interest in helping others in need.
We limit...
Why Search and Rescue?
Being lost or in need of rescue is a terrifying experience. It can also lead to a slow and horrible death. The United...
Community Emergency Response Team
Course Agenda and Supplies
For CERT Certification
The CERT training is offered throughout the year by the U.S. SAR Task Force...
Ranger’s Awards
United States Search and Rescue Task Force
Welcome to the United States Search and Rescue Task Force Awards Center!
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