Israel elite IDF engineering team arrived this morning to Florida to help in recovery efforts following the collapse of a 12-story condo in Surfside, Florida on Thursday morning.
The delegation will assist in rescue efforts by mapping out the disaster site, identifying victims and survivors and supporting local rescue forces, the military said in a statement. The delegation is being led by Col. (res.) Golan Vach, commander of the National Rescue Unit in the IDF Home Front Command, and includes Foreign Ministry representative Guy Giladi, Israel’s former Deputy Consul General in Miami.
On the ground!
The IDF’s delegation to Miami landed today. Members of our Home Front Command will provide assistance to the rescue crews operating at the site of the disaster. pic.twitter.com/IlqlgdizmW
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 27, 2021
I’m joined by @GovRonDeSantis, members of the Israeli team, and all agencies on the ground. We have been briefed on the latest and will update the media and public later this morning. pic.twitter.com/U49QKmDGRq
— Daniella Levine Cava (@MayorDaniella) June 27, 2021
@IDF #SearchAndRescue team members hit the ground at #ChamplainTowers.
#SurfsideBuildingCollapse pic.twitter.com/OWOEfTDKib
— Rabbi Yisroel Kahan (@ykahan) June 27, 2021
Israeli delegation departs to assist at Miami disaster site. Team headed by Commander of Natl Rescue Unit, Colonel, Golan Vach; @IsraelMFA rep @GuyGilady, former Dep Consul General in MIA; & 10 reserve officers from @IDF Home Front Command, experts in engineering & social care. pic.twitter.com/NgCmRuJmVf
— Israel in Miami (@IsraelinMiami) June 27, 2021
The @IDF Search and Rescue team has arrived to the Champlain Tower South site to assist in the search and rescue efforts. Fight for LIFE! #SurfsideBuildingCollapse pic.twitter.com/dAAvtaAw22
— Chaskel Bennett (@ChaskelBennett) June 27, 2021
