Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Deploys Alabama National Guard to Florida, North Carolina to Help in Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced, on Thursday, she was deploying the National Guard to Florida – to help the response following Hurricane Milton – and to offer additional assistance with recovery efforts in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.
The announcement stated a 57-person “Type III” Urban Search & Rescue Task Force was to be deployed to Florida.
A 16-person team from the 20th Special Forces group would be deployed to North Carolina following their initial authorization of National Guard members by Ivey. Members of the 169th Aviation Regiment and two CH-47 Chinook helicopters are also being activated, to assist in the recovery efforts.
Ivey stated “Alabamians do not hesitate to lend help when our neighbors are in need. I am proud we have the Alabama National Guard – and first responders – supporting the efforts in both North Carolina and Florida,” she added “I pray for the safety of our Alabama Guard – first responders, linemen and many other volunteers and I pray for ALL the states that are recovering from these devastating hurricanes.”
Alabama National Guard Adjutant General David Pritchett adds that they are all committed to providing support, to help the affected communities recover.
We’ll have more information as the Recovery Process continues.