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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee Task Force 1, a multiagency team consisting of firefighters, paramedics, doctors, engineers and canine teams, said they will deploy Sunday night to aid in recovery efforts after tornadoes struck Mayfield, Kentucky.

In a press release, Task Force 1 said they will activate as a Type 3 team, doing Urban Search and Rescue operations.

Task Force 1 said that the length of service is uncertain and that cellular service may be compromised in the area, but they will provide updates as they become available.