Governor Holcomb activates Indiana National Guard to help with hurricane relief
Oct 09, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) Some 400 members of the Indiana National Guard will mobilize to travel to Florida to help with hurricane recovery efforts in Florida.
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced the activation Wednesday morning.
Time running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
“Whether we’re aiding North Carolina recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, or assisting Floridians in the wake of Hurricane Milton, time and time again, when devastation strikes, Hoosiers of all backgrounds answer the call in helping those in desperate need," said Gov. Holcomb. "Indiana’s finest who serve in the National Guard, chief among them, will continue to provide critical help on the ground and air while we back here at home mourn the great loss our neighbors down south are experiencing."
The Hoosier Guardsmen from four units based in Terre Haute, New Albany, Lawrence and Gary will assist the Florida National Guard and other local, state and federal agencies in hurricane relief efforts. They will assist in recovery efforts, prevent the loss of life and reduce human suffering caused by Hurricane Milton.