Gov. Kay Ivey sends first responders to Florida for hurricane recovery; more National Guard troops to North Carolina
File – Gov. Kay Ivey (Photo from the Office of Gov. Kay Ivey)
Gov. Kay Ivey is sending more Alabama teams to help with hurricane recovery efforts in Florida and North Carolina.
Ivey has deployed a 57-person Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force to Florida as the state recovers from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
She also activated additional Alabama National Guard ALNG soldiers to assist with the Hurricane Helene response in North Carolina.
Ivey’s additional activation to North Carolina includes a 16-person team from the 20th Special Forces Group to perform multi-role operations in remote areas as part of the ongoing response to Hurricane Helene. A prior authorization sent the National Guard’s 13-person Fatality Search and Recovery Team to operate in the Lake Lure area of North Carolina.
“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,” Ivey said in a statement. “I pray for the safety of our Alabama Guard, first responders, linemen and other volunteers, and I pray for all the states recovering from these devastating hurricanes.”
The governor says she remains willing and ready to offer any other assistance, as needed.
