DOD Remains an Active Partner in Sandy Response
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DOD Remains an Active Partner in Sandy ResponseFrom a Defense Department News Release WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2012 - The Defense Department continues to be an active partner in response to Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath by providing the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state governors with capable, trained and accessible forces and equipment when requested. As of 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29, there were about 6,700 National Guard Forces on state active duty, or in the process of activating for duty in support of the governors of New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut and Maryland. These forces were helping local first responders and FEMA including providing assistance with evacuation shelters, route clearance, search and rescue and delivery of essential equipment and supplies. More than 61,100 National Guard members are available to assist civilian authorities in support of relief efforts, including aircraft for search and rescue, reconnaissance and personnel or cargo-carrying missions. In addition, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has authorized the following officers to serve as dual status commanders - those authorized to command both federal and state National Guard forces: As part of DOD's response, U.S. Northern Command has identified active duty deputies to deploy in support of any designated dual status commanders and is working with officials from Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. These active duty deputies facilitate active duty force employment under DSC leadership should active duty assets be required. DOD has activated Defense Coordinating Officers/Defense Coordinating Elements to support FEMA Regions I, II, and III. DCO/E from Regions VI, VII, and IX are providing additional surge support to Regions I, II, and III. |
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