Rep. Ted Davis examines new task force equipment

NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — After lobbying for more than two years to get funding for the state Search and Rescue team, New Hanover County representative Ted Davis saw firsthand Tuesday how the money will be spent.

Davis met with team members and checked out some of the equipment used in disaster situations.

He is credited with securing the $2.3 million for the New Hanover County team.

It is one of seven state-sponsored search and rescue teams across North Carolina.

“What is really good about today is being to come out and see the equipment that is being used that was purchased with that money and will be purchased with that money. For instance, Fayetteville came down and brought some equipment that will now be purchased and the city of Wilmington will have it down here. And it just amazes me,” said Davis.

To show their appreciation, sponsoring chiefs presented Davis with a plaque.