Contact: Colleen Roche (212) 788-2958 or Bradford Billet (212) 442-9260
"The hearts of all New Yorkers go out to the people of Puerto Rico and most especially to the families of those who were killed and injured in this terrible tragedy," Mayor Giuliani said. "In response to a request by the Governor of Puerto Rico, we are making a specialized urban search and rescue team available to assist in rescue efforts."
The New York City task force is composed of two firefighters, two police officers, and one physician from the Fire Department's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The team is scheduled to leave on a flight to Puerto Rico this evening.