UH-60 and CH-47 aircraft with the 1-111th Florida Army National Guard land in Tallahassee, Florida, for refueling September 27 as they continue search and rescue operations throughout the impacted area after Hurricane Helene. [Courtesy: U.S. National Guard]
Key Takeaways:
National Guard units from across the U.S., with over 5,500 guardsmen deployed in 11 states, are providing extensive aid and rescue operations for victims of Tropical Storm Helene, especially in North Carolina.
Severe flooding in areas like Western North Carolina and Asheville has rendered many roads impassable, making air assets like helicopters crucial for delivering supplies and rescuing trapped individuals.
Civilian non-profit "Operation Airdrop" is significantly contributing to relief efforts with approximately 2,000 volunteer pilots flying essential supplies into hard-hit regions.
National Guard units from all over the U.S. are heading to North Carolina to assist victims of Tropical Storm Helene.
The North Carolina National Guard said it had deployed more than 200 vehicles and aircraft, “including hoist and emergency aviation assets,” along with more than 500 soldiers and airmen in the state.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
