National Guard Mobilizes for Massive Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Thousands of troops and resources are deployed to aid recovery as the East Coast grapples with one of the deadliest storms in modern U.S. history.

Over 6,700 National Guard members from 16 states have been deployed to assist with rescue and recovery operations across the East Coast.
The military response includes more than 40 helicopters and 600 military vehicles to support relief efforts in heavily affected areas.
Hurricane Helene has caused over 200 fatalities and left around 1 million people without power across five states, marking it as the second deadliest storm after Hurricane Katrina.
President Biden visited Florida and Georgia, urging unity and emphasizing the importance of resilience in the face of climate change.
National Guard soldiers, some of whom have lost their homes, continue to report for duty, participating in rescue operations and distributing essential supplies.