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We have been notified that the task force is to remain in Houston for at least an additional two days.  There currently is not a specific date and time for release, the only direction they were given was that FEMA would like to hang on to them until they have a clearer picture of what Hanna and Ike are doing.  The only personnel issue we will be dealing with internally is the swap out of the MD on the team, which was anticipated prior to deployment. 

OC Register article

Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) California Task Force 5 has been activated in advance of Hurricane Gustav expected to hit the Gulf States early next week. The activation orders from FEMA are for a Type 3 Task Force which consists of 32 firefighters and support staff from OCFA, Anaheim Fire, Orange City Fire, and Santa Ana Fire.

The Task Force is mobilizing this morning from the RFOTC and will stage in Dallas, Tx by Sunday afternoon.

OC Register story.