COLUMBUS, Ohio—Governor Mike DeWine has activated additional members of the Ohio National Guard to assist North Carolina in its recovery efforts following the devastating flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
Responding to a request from North Carolina this afternoon, Governor DeWine has deployed 10 Airmen from the Homeland Response Forces of the 121st Air Refueling Wing. Their mission will focus on supporting first responders in search and recovery operations.
This latest deployment complements an earlier announcement today, where six Soldiers from Company B, 3rd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment were activated to aid North Carolina officials in transporting supplies, equipment, and personnel using a CH47 helicopter.
The assistance is being provided under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a national agreement that facilitates state-to-state aid during emergencies declared at either the state or federal level.
