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Oct 8, 2024 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) is aware of an incident involving a NCNG UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a delivery of generators at the request of a local civilian organization to power their distribution outpost in western North Carolina.
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While attempting to land, rotor wash caused items to blow away from the local distribution set up by a group of civilians in the area. The crew immediately identified the situation, aborted the landing for safety reasons, and departed the area.
Oct 3, 2024 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
The #NCNG is here to ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of our western NC neighbors. Our Soldiers and Airmen, along with civilian emergency responders, are working 24 hours a day across a dozen counties to get North Carolinians the help they need.
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More than 1,110 North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are actively supporting this response.
We have deployed nearly 400 specialized vehicles and aircraft, including hoist and emergency aviation assets and 90 high-water rescue trucks.
Oct 1, 2024 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
We recognize the importance of a swift, coordinated response. The #NCNG has activated nearly 800 Soldiers and Airmen, and nearly 300 vehicles and
aircraft, including hoist and emergency aviation assets, and high-water response Vehicles.
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#Helene
As of this morning, the #NCNG has now conducted 57 individual air missions, moved roughly 200,000 pounds of food and water into the region; and rescued over 400 individuals via air alone. This was accomplished in 72 hours of combined air and ground operations.
Sep 29, 2024 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
The NCNG has activated more than 500 Soldiers and Airmen, and over 200 vehicles and aircraft, including hoist and emergency aviation assets, and high-water response vehicles.
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As of this morning, our Soldiers and Airmen have conducted numerous ground and air missions in Western North Carolina:
Sep 29, 2024 • 9 tweets • 3 min read
Please read the latest thread from @RedCross_NC 🚨
If you need assistance locating or connecting with a loved one because of a current disaster, the Red Cross may be able to help if the missing person meets this criteria:
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🔴They are elderly, have a functional or access need, suffers from a medical or mental condition, or has difficulty understanding the English