More than 5,500 National Guard troops were on duty Thursday in three states impacted by Hurricane Idalia, which struck north Florida as a Category 3 storm before dumping heavy rains and damaging wind on parts of Georgia and North and South Carolina.
The entire Florida Army and Air National Guard was deployed Thursday, with some 5,300 troops aiding in recovery efforts across that state, which took the brunt of Idalia’s force, said Air Force Brig.
“The [Defense Department] will remain in close coordination with [the Federal Emergency Management Agency], state officials and other supporting agencies as the cleanup and recovery options continue to develop,” Ryder said at the Pentagon.
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