Michigan National Guard deployed to assist in hurricane relief

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs has announced approximately 40 Michigan Army National Guard soldiers were sent to South Carolina to help people who were impacted by Hurricane Helene .

Soldiers will help assist areas with severe flooding with debris removal and road clearing.

“Michiganders are tough and we always help those in need. Members of our Michigan National Guard and Michigan Task Force 1 Swiftwater Team are risking their own lives to save others, honoring their duty and living up to the values that best define who we are. I hope they carry out the mission successfully and get home safe as soon as possible. Let’s keep helping each other,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

“Part of our mission is disaster response and we train to be ready to support our communities across Michigan during times of need and to answer the call from other communities when facing natural disasters,” said First Lieutenant Brock Cristal, executive officer for the 1436th Engineer Company.

“Our focus in South Carolina will be to help clear roadways and areas overcome by debris so that members of these communities can more readily receive the support they desperately need.”

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