Governor Kay Ivey has activated the Alabama National Guard to assist in areas in North Carolina that were ravaged by Hurricane Helene.
Ivey announced Monday that she deployed Alabama’s Fatality Search and Recovery Team, which includes 11 airmen, a chaplain and an assistant chaplain.
“Hurricane Helene left warzone-like devastation in its path, and Alabama is here to lend a helping hand as our neighboring states begin responding and recovering,” said Ivey. “North Carolina was especially impacted, and without hesitation, I am directing an Alabama National Guard team, in addition to other first responders, to aid in the search and rescue mission there. I pray for the safety of this team and that they are successful in their mission to rescue as many people as possible in the devastated parts of North Carolina.”
More than 1,000 people are missing following the storm that caused catastrophic flooding.
“Our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters who have felt the worst of this storm,” said National Guard Adjutant General Maj. General David Pritchett. “This team is well-trained and well-equipped, and the prayers of our entire force are with them as they work to bring rescue to as many as possible and closure to the families of those we have lost.”
Other Alabama crews responded for swift water rescues and cleanup.
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