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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT:
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LACoFD) international urban search and rescue (USAR) team, known as USA-02, has been activated by the U.S. Department of State to respond to Panama in the wake of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the country’s Pacific Ocean coastal region.
While the ten-member support team deploys for this mission, the Department’s 79-member international USAR Heavy Rescue Team has been alerted for possible deployment.
Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this devastating earthquake and we wish all the first responders responding safe travels as they assist during this time of great need.
WHO:
USA-02 Members
WHEN:
Friday, October 9, 2026, at 10:00 p.m.
WHERE:
LAX
Terminal 7
1 World Way
Los Angeles, CA 90045
MEDIA:
For questions, please contact Fire Captain Aaron Katon, Public Information Office/Special Events Section at (213) 200-2477.
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