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Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season is from June to November, but preparation, response and recovery are ongoing throughout the year. The Defense Department stands ready with troops, equipment and other capabilities to assist local and federal authorities prepare and provide humanitarian and disaster response support.

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Hurricanes pose the greatest threat to life and property of all natural disasters – bringing powerful winds, dangerous storm surges, inland flooding and tornadoes.

Tackling the Climate Crisis

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DOD is elevating climate change as a national security priority, integrating climate considerations into policies, strategies and partner engagements.

Climate Change Resiliency: A High DOD Priority

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“Climate change has exacerbated natural disasters such as hurricanes, drought and flooding both at home and abroad.” – Kathleen H. Hicks, Deputy Secretary of Defense

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Brothers Nate and Matt Hoskins with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District share why they volunteered to assist with the Hurricane Helene recovery mission. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers video by Charles Delano with interview footage provided by Travis England) Play
Army Corps of Engineer Volunteers Share Why They Lend Aid
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Army Corps of Engineer Volunteers Share Why They Lend Aid
Tennessee Adjutant General, Major General Warner A. Ross II, and Tennessee Assistant Adjutant General, Air, Brigadier General M. Lee Hartley Jr., discuss the Tennessee National Guard's efforts to help Tennesseans in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In response to historic flooding from that storm, both Airmen and Soldiers continue to commute to surrounding areas daily to help clear debris and give assistance to local residents. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Brandon Keys, Senior Airman Ben Cash, and Senior Airman Xaviera Stevens.) Play
Tennessee National Guardsmen Help Fellow Tennesseans
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Tennessee National Guardsmen Help Fellow Tennesseans
Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) help support FEMA, the North Carolina National Guard and the citizens of Chimney Rock, N.C. on October 14, 2024. More than 1,100 Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) assisted in Hurricane Helene response efforts led by the North Carolina National Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Interview with: Staff Sgt. Kyle Clark 1-502, 2MBCT, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Play
Soldiers Mobilize to Aid Chimney Rock
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Soldiers Mobilize to Aid Chimney Rock
The 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force highlights the operations performed during the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief efforts at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 21, 2024. The 563d PRTF conducted rescue and recovery operations in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission following the wake of Hurricane Helene. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito) Play
Personnel Recovery Task Force Highlights Hurricane Relief Operations
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Personnel Recovery Task Force Highlights Hurricane Relief Operations
In response to historic flooding from Hurricane Helene, both Airmen and Soldiers are commuting to surrounding areas daily to help clear debris and give assistance to local residents. Kingsport, Tennessee native Senior Airman Katie Williams of the 134th Medical Group is back in northeast Tennessee, as she helps Airmen and Soldiers stay safe as they continue to provide aid to the region. Play
Tennessee Airman Returns Home to Help
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Tennessee Airman Returns Home to Help
Hurricane Milton Response 24, USACE, Jacksonville District Commander Col. Brandon Bowman provides a brief overview of progress the Hurricane Milton Response 24 team. An Emergency Management Field Office (EFO) has been set up in Sarasota, Florida to provide assistance with the Blue Roof Mission. he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District has been tasked by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist eligible homeowners with temporary roof repairs. peration Blue Roof is a free service to homeowners. The counties currently identified for the program include: Brevard, Citrus, Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Manatee, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia Counties. Play
Army Corps of Engineers Provides Aid to Jacksonville District
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Army Corps of Engineers Provides Aid to Jacksonville District
1st Lt. Robert Mehlhorn of the 230th Engineer Battalion, Tennessee Army National Guard, explains why his team flies the Tennessee flag each day while working to remove Hurricane Helene flood and storm damage in Cocke County, Tennessee Oct. 13, 2024. The flag serves as a symbol of unity as they clear bridges to ensure structural soundness for inspection. Joint Task Force Castle, comprised of engineers from the 230th Engineer Battalion, 134th Civil Engineer Squadron, 118th Civil Engineering Squadron, and 164th Civil Engineer Squadron, are using bulldozers, dump trucks, chainsaws, skid steer loaders, and other equipment to clear roads and other critical locations. They have already removed more than 420 truckloads of debris across several East Tennessee counties. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Yonette Martin) Play
Tennessee Guardsmen Support Communities
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Tennessee Guardsmen Support Communities
In response to historic flooding from Hurricane Helene, both Airmen and Soldiers are commuting to surrounding areas daily to help clear debris and give assistance to local residents. 134th Logistical Readiness Squadron Staff Sgt. Jessica Bustamante volunteered to help northeast Tennessee in their time of need because of her connection to the community. In 2023, Staff Sgt. Bustamante hiked the Appalachian Trail with her husband, and after receiving kindness from locals during her trail stops in Tennessee, wanted to return that same kindness to support those affected in the aftermath of historic storms and flooding. Play
Hiker Returns to Help Tennessee Town
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Hiker Returns to Help Tennessee Town
Kristen Day, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District primary contracting officer for the Temporary Emergency Power Team, talks about the USACE mission to restore power to critical facilities in partnership with FEMA, state and local agencies, and contractors, by installing generators to save and preserve lives in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides the generators while the Emergency Power Team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers coordinates with a contractor to install the generators at critical facilities, such as hospitals, first-responder centers and water resource stations. The Pittsburgh District is the lead office for USACE to coordinate the emergency power program. They coordinate Planning Response Teams from across the nation to deploy to disaster areas within 48 hours to communities in need. USACE is working in partnership with the local, state, and federal response to the Hurricane Helene. 261 USACE personnel are deployed, coordinating with partners in the affected areas. Additionally, 65 USACE personnel are supporting response efforts via reach-back and has 218 contractor personnel deployed. The Temporary Emergency Power Planning and Response Team in North Carolina consists of employees from the Pittsburgh and Honolulu districts as well as Soldiers from the 249th Prime Power Engineer Battalion, and contractors. So far, the team has installed more than 20 generators and completed more than 40 assessments to determine further emergency power needs. The Wilmington District oversees the disaster response and relief effort on behalf of USACE in North Carolina. The district provides support to western North Carolina through execution of FEMA mission assignments. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District video by Michel Sauret) Music: "Disaster" by AZ Studio (Licensed for use) Play
Corps of Engineers Restores Power
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Corps of Engineers Restores Power
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Emergency Manager Jason Ritter explains the process of conducting assessments of water and wastewater treatment plants that were damaged when Hurricane Helene ravaged East Tennessee. Deployed from the USACE Huntington District in West Virginia, he is the subject matter expert providing essential support and technical assistance for the state in these rural communities. In this video he is assessing the Erwin, Tennessee, Wastewater Treatment Plant Oct. 11, 2024, in Unicoi County. (USACE Video by Leon Roberts) #helene #helene24 #USACE #debrisremoval #assessments #emergencyresponse Play
Corps of Engineers Conducts Water Treatment Plant Assessment
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Corps of Engineers Conducts Water Treatment Plant Assessment
Tennessee National Guardsmen cleared over 20 tons of debris and sediment from an Erwin, Tennessee water treatment facility on October 11, 2024. In response to historic flooding from Hurricane Helene, both Airmen and Soldiers are commuting to surrounding areas daily to help clear debris and give assistance to local residents. Play
Guardsmen Clear Debris From Water Treatment Facility
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Guardsmen Clear Debris From Water Treatment Facility
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Alison Hebert shares what it means to support debris operations along the Nolichucky River in Unicoi County, Tennessee, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Deployed from the USACE New Orleans District in Louisiana, a state often affected by hurricanes, she is using the opportunity to provide essential support and technical assistance for the state-led debris operation in these rural communities as a way of giving back. (USACE Video by Leon Roberts) #helene #helene24 #USACE #debrisremoval #assessments #emergencyresponse Play
Park Ranger Shares Hurricane Helene Support Perspective
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Park Ranger Shares Hurricane Helene Support Perspective
North Carolina National Guard Soldiers help with hurricane relief efforts providing door to door aid in Haywood County, North Carolina October 14, 2024 (U.S Army National Guard Video by Cpl. Nigel Hatcher). Play
Guardsmen Provide Door to Door Aid
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Guardsmen Provide Door to Door Aid
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has deployed two survey vessels to survey the waterways in support of the Hurricane Milan Response to Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. USACE is working in partnership with the local, state, and federal response to Hurricane Milan. Play
Army Corps of Engineers Surveys Waterways
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Army Corps of Engineers Surveys Waterways
Florida National Guardsmen provide humanitarian relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, providing search and rescue, route clearance, points of distribution and more all across Florida. The Florida National Guard's commitment to preparedness ensures they are ready to support the community when needed most. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Brooke Keisler) Play
Florida Army and Air National Guard in Action
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Florida Army and Air National Guard in Action
Florida Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jason Beihl, FMS6 superintendent, Staff Sgt. Juan Romanortiz, master mechanic, and Spc. Adam Cason, wheeled vehicle mechanic with Field Maintenance Shop 6, explain why mechanic shops are important to hurricane response efforts in Haines City, Florida, on Oct. 13, 2024. Play
How Mechanic Shops Aid Response Efforts
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How Mechanic Shops Aid Response Efforts
1st Sgt. Jonathan Watson, Crew Chief, 77th TAB, explains the capabilities of the new medical rescue Black Hawk helicopter. The Arkansas National Guard sent a five-Soldier HH-60M Black Hawk crew to Florida Oct. 8, 2024, to augment the Florida National Guard and provide hoist and airlift support after Hurricane Milton passes. The 11-day mission will provide direct hoist and airlift support to ground-based search-and-rescue teams. The support is provided through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact between Florida and Arkansas. “This is our first operational state active-duty mission for our newest model Black Hawk, the HH-60M,” said Brig. Gen Chad Bridges, Arkansas’ adjutant general. “It’s also the first time we’re going to operate outside the state with the Arkansas Urban Search and Rescue Task Force-1 team from central Arkansas who is sending four personnel. Our crews have trained rigorously with their civilian counterparts, and they’re well prepared to take on this vital mission once the hurricane has passed.” The five-Soldier crew includes two pilots, two crew chiefs and a medic. They are expected to stage overnight in the Florida panhandle before proceeding where directed by the Florida National Guard in the wake of Hurricane Milton. The HH-60M is a modernized version of the “legacy Black Hawk helicopter designed to be joint forces capable and execute missions 24 hours a day under all-weather conditions,” according to an Army fact sheet. “The M model Black Hawk has multiple upgrades over its predecessors including multi-mission capabilities and features a new airframe, advanced digital avionics and a powerful propulsion system that can be used to perform tactical transport, utility, search and rescue, airborne assault, command and control, medical evacuation, aerial sustainment, disaster relief and firefighting missions.” The HH-60M crew took a water rescue basket along with a variety of devices to help them safely rescue people of all age Play
Arkansas National Guardsmen Deploy to Florida to Lend Aid
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Arkansas National Guardsmen Deploy to Florida to Lend Aid
Florida Army National Guard 1st Lt. Jillian Zakrzeski and Staff Sgt. Martin Martinez with 3rd Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, provide insight about Points of Distribution in Manatee County, Fla., Oct. 11, 2024. Florida National Guard had POD sites where food and water were distributed to civilians in need. Play
Guardsmen Provide Insight on Points of Distribution
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Guardsmen Provide Insight on Points of Distribution
A Coast Guard Air Station Miami aircrew rescues a man clinging to a cooler approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key, Florida, Oct. 9th, 2024. The man was taken to Tampa General hospital for medical care after Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg lost communications with the man at approximately 6:45 p.m. (U.S. Coast Guard video) Play
Coast Guard Rescues Man Following Hurricane Milton
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Coast Guard Rescues Man Following Hurricane Milton
Coast Guard crews from Air Station Clearwater move their resources to Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile to assist post-Hurricane Milton, in Clearwater, Florida, Oct. 7, 2024. Following the hurricane’s departure, Coast Guard crews stand ready for search and rescue and will assess ports and waterways to ensure mariners can transit safely through the area. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Santiago Gomez) Play
Coast Guard Preps Equipment for Hurricane Milton
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Coast Guard Preps Equipment for Hurricane Milton
Lt. Col. Daniel Brown, commander of the 1st Squadron, 153rd Cavalry Regiment, and Soldiers from Delta Troop removed a water barrier protecting the water treatment plant in Tampa, Florida after Hurricane Milton passed on Oct. 10, 2024. Florida National Guard provides humanitarian assistance, security operations, search and rescue, and more. Play
National Guardsman Discusses Flood Prevention Efforts
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National Guardsman Discusses Flood Prevention Efforts
As Hurricane Milton makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), is preparing to respond as needed and providing information on operational adjustments that will take place within the district. Play
Army Corps of Engineers Add to Support for Milton
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Army Corps of Engineers Add to Support for Milton
As of Oct. 9, 2024, more than 5,100 National Guard members from nine states are preparing for Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio) Play
The Data Behind the Coast Guard's Milton Response
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The Data Behind the Coast Guard's Milton Response
Soldiers from 1-502, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) fly in a MH-47 "Chinook" Army helicopter with support from 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment from Ft. Campbell, KY on October 6, 2024 to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts. More than 1,100 Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) are departing Fort Campbell to assist in Hurricane Helene response efforts led by the North Carolina National Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Interviews with: Lt. Col. Robert St.Claire Commander, 326th Engineer Battalion Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Hoyt 1-502, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team Play
101 Airborne Support Helene Recovery
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101 Airborne Support Helene Recovery
In the midst of coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, Staff Sgt. Parker Kessel, an Army Reserve Engineer, recounts his experiences responding to Hurricane Helene. Facing severe flooding, power outages, and blocked roads in western North Carolina, Kessel and his team from the 357th Engineer Company sprang into action, answering the call for support in Burnsville, North Carolina (Yancey County). Play
Army Reserve Engineers Support Hurricane Helene’s Emergency Efforts
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Army Reserve Engineers Support Hurricane Helene’s Emergency Efforts
National Guard members from 19 states mobilized to assist in the aftermath of Helene, and more than 6,000 remain on duty supporting response missions. They are assisting impacted communities through efforts like debris clearing, search and rescue, food, water, and essential supply distribution. Play
More Than 6,000 Guardsmen on Duty for Disaster Response
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More Than 6,000 Guardsmen on Duty for Disaster Response
A civilian speaks at a lectern on a flight line as other officials stand nearby. Play
Military, FEMA Leaders Speak on Helene Response
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Military, FEMA Leaders Speak on Helene Response
U.S. Army Pvt. Jerry Chasteen, a combat engineer assigned to the 878th Engineer Battalion, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia National Guard, shares his experience being a part of hurricane relief efforts in Southeast Georgia, Oct. 3, 2024. Over 1,800 Georgia National Guardsmen have been actively responding across Southern Georgia after Hurricane Helene swept through the state Sept. 26, 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Christa Ross) (Music is released by Pixabay under the Content License, which makes it safe to use without asking for permission or giving credit to the artist - even for certain commercial purposes.) Play
Guardsman Reflects on Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
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Guardsman Reflects on Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
As of Oct. 3, 2024, more than 6,700 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from 16 states continue to support Hurricane Helene response efforts across the Southeast, conducting search and rescue missions, clearing debris to reopen roads, transporting and distributing food, water and other essential supplies, and more. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio) Play
National Guard Continues Hurricane Helene Response Efforts
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National Guard Continues Hurricane Helene Response Efforts
The National Guard is mobilized to assist with disaster relief efforts in response to Hurricane Helene, which made landfall along the Gulf Coast on Sept. 26, 2024. Thousands of Guard members from multiple states have been deployed to support local authorities with search and rescue operations, transport and distribute vital supplies, and help restore critical infrastructure. Helicopters, high-water vehicles, and boats are being used to evacuate stranded residents, while engineers work to clear debris from major roadways. These efforts highlight the National Guard’s calabilities to support its dual mission to defend the nation and respond to domestic emergencies. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio) Play
National Guard Responds to Hurricane Helene
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National Guard Responds to Hurricane Helene
Paratroopers assigned to 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, prepare and load CH-47 Chinooks on Simmons Army Airfield, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 2024. These paratroopers are preparing to support state and local authorities to help first responders save lives and support the North Carolina community. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Clara Harty) Play
CH-47 Chinooks Prepare to Deploy
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CH-47 Chinooks Prepare to Deploy
U.S. Army Soldiers of the 20th Engineer Brigade assist FEMA during the Hurricane Helene response. One of the missions of the Department of Defense is homeland defense. Through U.S. Northern Command and in support of FEMA, active-duty soldiers on Title 10 orders provide necessary support to civilian authorities during natural disasters when directed and approved by the Secretary of Defense. The DoD's collaborative, whole-of-government response efforts with interagency partners demonstrate our national capabilities and resilience. Play
Soldiers Assist FEMA During Hurricane Helene Response
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Soldiers Assist FEMA During Hurricane Helene Response
Georgia Air National Guardsmen clear roads during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Mt. Vernon, Georgia, Oct. 2, 2024. The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Hurricane Helene. At the direction of the Governor and through The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Georgia National Guard will continue to partner local, state, and federal entities in this effort. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Jaylan Caulton) Play
Georgia Air Guardsmen Clear Roads in Mt. Vernon
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Georgia Air Guardsmen Clear Roads in Mt. Vernon
Angie Petroni, the mother of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nick Petroni, a combat engineer with the Augusta-based Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 878th Engineer Battalion, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard, delivers food and supplies donated by citizens of Decatur, Georgia to service members at the Augusta Readiness Center Oct. 2, 2024. The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Hurricane Helene. At the direction of the Governor and through The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Georgia National Guard will continue to partner local, state, and federal entities in this effort. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Jeron Walker) Play
Military Mother Assists After Hurricane Helene
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Military Mother Assists After Hurricane Helene
Members of the South Carolina National Guard help pass out water and meals to people impacted by Hurricane Helene. Play
South Carolina National Guard Supports Hurricane Helene Response
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South Carolina National Guard Supports Hurricane Helene Response
Tennessee Air National Guard members from the 118th Wing and 134th Air Refueling Wing's civil engineering squadrons remove debris from Hampton, Tennessee Oct. 2, 2024. The Tennessee Air National Guard CES members were activated to assist with the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit East Tennessee. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airmen Xaviera Stevens.) Play
Tennessee Air National Guardsmen Assist With Flood Recovery
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Tennessee Air National Guardsmen Assist With Flood Recovery
U.S. Army Soldiers with the Hinesville-based 179th Military Police Company, 170th Military Police Battalion, 201st Regional Support Group, Georgia Army National Guard, work alongside the Augusta Fire Department to assist civilians affected by Hurricane Helene at a point of distribution (POD) site in Augusta, Georgia Oct. 1, 2024. The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Hurricane Helene. At the direction of the Governor and through The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Georgia National Guard will continue to partner local, state, and federal entities in this effort. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. 1st Class Jeron Walker) Play
179th Military Police Company Helene Response
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179th Military Police Company Helene Response
Master Sgt. Christopher Ulm, Joint Incident Site Communications Capability NCOIC with the 165th Communications Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard, explains how the 165th Communications JISCC is delivering critical communications support to the Georgia National Guard's tactical operations center. This includes providing wired and wireless internet, wireless IP phones, VoIP systems, commercial internet, and access to the DoD network. Their mobile communications system enhances collaboration between the National Guard and local and state disaster response agencies, playing a key role in hurricane relief efforts.(U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Christa Ross) (Music is released by Pixabay under the Content License, which makes it safe to use without asking for permission or giving credit to the artist - even for certain commercial purposes.) Play
Joint Incident Site Communications Capability Support
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Joint Incident Site Communications Capability Support
U.S. Soldiers assist FEMA during Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Play
Soldiers Assist FEMA During Hurricane Helene Relief
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Soldiers Assist FEMA During Hurricane Helene Relief
U.S. Army Soldiers with the Augusta-based Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 878th Engineer Battalion, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard, conduct route clearance operations with a Georgia Power worker at a residential neighborhood in Martinez, Georgia Oct. 1, 2024. The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Hurricane Helene. At the direction of the Governor and through The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Georgia National Guard will continue to partner local, state, and federal entities in this effort. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. 1st Class Jeron Walker) Play
878th Engineer Battalion Conducts Route Clearance
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878th Engineer Battalion Conducts Route Clearance
U.S. Army Soldiers with the Macon-based 148th Brigade Support Battalion, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard, share their experiences and talk about their mission of serving the citizens of Georgia during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Georgia National Guard is providing response and recovery support to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is the lead agency. We will continue to partner with GEMA/HS as well as other local, state, and federal entities at the direction of the Governor. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Ehron Ostendorf) Play
Georgia Guardsmen Provide Response and Recovery Support
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Georgia Guardsmen Provide Response and Recovery Support
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, clear roads in West Florida, after the landfall of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 26, 2024. The 202nd RED HORSE Squadron, stationed at Camp Blanding, Florida, is a specialized, highly mobile civil engineering team comprised of Florida Air National Guardsmen that provides rapid response capabilities for multiple worldwide contingencies and operations. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV) Play
Red Horse Assists With Helene Recovery
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Red Horse Assists With Helene Recovery
The Florida Army National Guard helps establish the base camp for Florida National Guard and civilian relief organizations in Perry, Fla., on September 27, 2024. This effort responds to and aids civilians after Hurricane Helene. Play
Florida National Guard Sets Up Base Camp
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Florida National Guard Sets Up Base Camp
Jake Edwards, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Liasion Officer for Hurricane Helene and Jacksonville District employee, discusses supporting the Hurricane Helene support mission at Cedar Key, Florida, Sept. 27. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is working in partnership with the local, state, and federal response to the Hurricane Helene. 131 USACE personnel are deployed, coordinating with partners in the affected areas. Additionally, 41 USACE personnel are supporting response efforts via reach-back, and USACE has 170 contractor personnel deployed. Play
Army Corps of Engineers Helene Recovery Efforts
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Army Corps of Engineers Helene Recovery Efforts
Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers are neighbors serving neighbors. U.S. Army Pfc. Wiley Kimbrough, a motor transportation operator assigned to the Dublin-based Alpha Company, 148th Brigade Support Battalion, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard, describes his unit's role during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Sept. 29, 2024. The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Hurricane Helene. At the direction of the Governor and through The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Georgia National Guard will continue to partner local, state, and federal entities in this effort. (U.S. Army National Guard video produced by Sgt. 1st Class James Braswell; U.S. Army National Guard b-roll by Sgt. 1st Class Jeron Walker and Spc. Ehron Ostendorf; U.S. Army National Guard a-roll by Spc. Ehron Ostendorf) Play
Georgia National Guardsmen Aid Neighbors
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Georgia National Guardsmen Aid Neighbors
Col. Nicholas O. Melin, Commander for the Task Force Temporary Emergency Power team and Pittsburgh District Commander explains the teams mission and response to Hurricane Helene. The USACE Temporary Emergency Power mission team has mobilized in response to Hurricane Helene in Albany Ga. The team working alongside Planning and Response Teams from the Albuquerque District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE is ensuring swift and efficient power restoration. USACE personnel are deployed to Alabama and Florida coordinating with Soldiers from the 249th Engineer Battalion - Prime Power and contractors. Temporary Emergency power personnel are at staging bases with generators and equipment, postured to provide support. USACE brings unique capabilities to emergency responses, but we are just one piece of a much larger Army and DoD team working to support our federal, state, and local partners. Play
Army Corps of Engineers Responds to Helene
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Army Corps of Engineers Responds to Helene
A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater helicopter crew rescued a man and dog from a disabled and taking-on-water 36-foot sailing vessel 25 miles off Sanibel Island, Florida, on Sept. 26, 2024. The man and his dog were reportedly in good health and taken to Southwest Florida International Airport to meet with EMS. (U.S. Coast Guard video, courtesy of Air Station Clearwater) Play
Coast Guard Rescues Man and Dog During Hurricane Helene
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Coast Guard Rescues Man and Dog During Hurricane Helene
Members from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew through Hurricane Helene, Sept. 25. The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters fly storm missions to provide up-to-date weather data to the National Hurricane Center to help improve weather forecasts. (U.S. Air Force b-roll video by Jessica L. Kendziorek) Play
Hurricane Hunters Fly Through Helene
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Hurricane Hunters Fly Through Helene
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District (USACE) is coordinating closely with Federal agencies, state, local, and tribal government officials in Florida to support local residents and prepare for the impacts of HURRICANE HELENE on the state, our facilities, and projects. Emergency Management Specialist Micheal A. Ornella explains. (U.S. Army Video by Brigida I. Sanchez) Play
Army Corps of Engineer Prepares for Helene
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Army Corps of Engineer Prepares for Helene
Video compilation of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flying storms throughout the 2020 Hurricane season. The 403rd Wing’s Hurricane Hunters based out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is the only Department of Defense organization that flies weather reconnaissance. The 53rd WRS flew 22 named storms for the season. (Courtesy video) Play
Into the Eye of the Storm
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Into the Eye of the Storm
As June 1st marks the official start of hurricane season, the communication team at U.S. Army North took the opportunity to train Soldiers in the Defense Coordinating Elements and the 76th Operational Response Command on communication methods in disaster responses, at Joint Base San Antonio from May 17- 21, 2021. Play
Communication Ready
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Communication Ready
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III joins President Joe Biden and 40 other world leaders at the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, April 22, 2021. Play
Secretary of Defense Attends White House Climate Summit
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Secretary of Defense Attends White House Climate Summit
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks discusses climate change and the DOD. Play
Deputy Secretary of Defense Discusses Climate Change
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Discusses Climate Change
What started as a dare more than 70 years ago turned into the way we predict hurricanes today. Find out how the Air Force got started in a critical mission that saves lives by flying through hurricanes. Air Force Tech Report: Hurricane Hunters - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sm-2vn8c7U The Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron use high tech equipment called a 'Dropsonde' to aid forecasting hurricanes and other tropic... Hurricane warning - AIRMAN Magazine http://airman.dodlive.mil/2015/09/15/hurricane-warning/ The view above Hurricane Katrina. (U.S. Air Force photo). As the WC-130J Hercules draws closer to a hurricane deep in the Atlantic Ocean, the ... NOAA Hurricane Hunters - Official Site https://www.omao.noaa.gov/learn/aircraft-operations/about/hurricane-hunters Specially equipped NOAA aircraft play an integral role in hurricane forecasting. Data collected during hurricanes by these high-flying meteorological stations help forecasters make accurate predictions during a hurricane and help hurricane researchers achieve a better understanding of storm processes, improving their forecast models. Play
Yesterday’s Hurricane Hunters
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Yesterday’s Hurricane Hunters