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Nevadans to Help Hurricane Victims Again

Nevada's Task Force 1 is on their way to face disaster again. The team left Wednesday afternoon to help people who are in the path of Hurricane Rita, which is now a category 5 hurricane.

Their pillows, blankets and bags were all packed and laid out by Wednesday morning. Many of the Nevada Task Force 1 team have had less than a week to rest before hearing of Hurricane Rita.

Now they're headed back to the Gulf Coast where they're needed the most. "Katrina was my first deployment with Nevada Task Force 1 and so I'm excited because I feel better prepared to do the job I'm tasked to do," said Cary Huddleston, Nevada Task Force 1.

It took the team the better part of Tuesday to pack all of their equipment. Everything from gloves, to backpacks, and even helmets to help them get ready to deploy to the Gulf Coast.

This mission is the second time around for about half of the 30-person team. "Half the guys have been there and half the guys haven't so its going to be a little change," said Chuck Webster, Nevada Task Force 1.

There's mixed emotions about leaving loved ones behind, but are ready to help in any what they can. "It's great that we are properly prepared. We got plenty of notice up front and we have the experience of Katrina and we're just eager to get the job done," said Cary Huddleston, Nevada Task Force 1.

There are 28 Nevada Task Force 1 members, six drivers and four dogs that make up the deployment team. They're heading for San Antonio, Texas and will stay at Fort Sam Houston.

Once they arrive, FEMA will assess where Hurricane Rita will hit and where Nevada Task Force 1 will be sent.