OH-TF1 completes mission in Kentucky county, awaits next move

This July 28, 2022 photo provided by Appalshop shows the flooded Appalshop building in Whitesburg, Ky. The cultural center known for chronicling Appalachian life…

This July 28, 2022 photo provided by Appalshop shows the flooded Appalshop building in Whitesburg, Ky. The cultural center known for chronicling Appalachian life is cleaning up and assessing its losses. Like much of its stricken region, Appalshop has been swamped by historic flooding. The water inundated downtown Whitesburg in southeastern Kentucky, causing extensive damage to the renowned repository of Appalachian history and culture. (Appalshop via AP)

by: Schalischa Petit-De

Posted: Aug 4, 2022 / 04:04 PM EDT

Updated: Aug 4, 2022 / 04:04 PM EDT

BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WDTN) – Ohio Task Force 1 has completed their mission in a Kentucky county after flash flooding caused devastation in the state.

OH-TF1 Public Information Officer Chris O’Connor said Thursday that the team is on standby after completing their mission in Breathitt County. Connor said Wednesday was a difficult day for the team, and they are taking the time between missions to rest and rehab.

The team was initially deployed to Kentucky on Thursday, July 28 to help with flood rescue efforts. More than three dozen people have been killed in the floods, thousands left without power, and hundreds of people have sought shelter.

OH-TF1 said earlier this week that they have 45 members of their Type III Search and Rescue team, five canine handlers and seven dogs in Kentucky.

For ways you can donate to help Kentucky flood victims, click here.