Indiana National Guard gets activated for Hurricane Milton

FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Governor Holcomb activated the Indiana National Guard to aid the hurricane relief effort in Florida.

The National Guard will be used for route clearance, shelter management, supply distribution, and command and control along with assisting in relief efforts. Around 400 Indiana National Guard soldiers were mobilized Wednesday and will be in Florida this week to begin assisting. The units come from Terre Haute, New Albany, Lawrence, and Gary Indiana.

“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.”

WTWO will have more this week with the National Guard’s efforts in helping with relief.

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