$2 million to be spent on new HFD boats for flood rescue

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Fire Department is gearing up to make sure crews are ready if another hurricane like Harvey strikes our community.

The city will spend $2 million to buy high water vehicles, rescue and evacuation boats, jet skis, personal flotation devices, and a public safety drone so they can get an aerial view of widespread flooding scenes.
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The fire chief says this new equipment will help the fire department rescue people in need more quickly and efficiently if our city is swallowed by rain again.

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