Olive Branch, IL -- The Illinois Incident Management Team (IMT) and Illinois State Police (ISP) District 13/22 Commander Lieutenant Sons presented the members of the Horseshoe Lake Fire Department with a small gift and thanked them for their assistance and hospitality during the flood incident.

The HLFD members graciously opened their doors in support of the IL-IMT, IEMA, EMAT, and the ISP by providing use their building as the IL-IMT command post.  HLFD also provided meals for First Responders and provided a place to sleep for a few of the IMT members assisting with the flood response and mitigation with IEMA and EMAT.  

Illinois Incident Management Team (IL-IMT) Incident Commander Derek Carle, ISP D13/22 Commander Lt. W. Sons, Horseshoe Fire Department members Charlie Cox, Amelia Jibben, and Tony Smith (left to right).