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Alabama National Guard aircraft, crews heading to Texas to assist with Harvey response, recovery
Updated: 11:19 PM CDT Aug 28, 2017
The Alabama National Guard is sending four aircraft and crews to assist in Hurricane Harvey response and recovery efforts.According to a release, Gov. Kay Ivey authorized Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon to send two CH-47 Chinook helicopters and two UH-60M medical aircraft, along with their respective crews, to southeast Texas as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to ravage the state with torrential rain and catastrophic flooding. "One of the hallmarks of the American spirit is the desire to help each other when disaster strikes," Ivey said. "Alabama is proud to help our friends in Texas through lending our National Guard resources and offering our prayers and continued support in the days of recovery which lie ahead."Houston's mayor said Monday night that more than 3,000 people have been rescued.
The Alabama National Guard is sending four aircraft and crews to assist in Hurricane Harvey response and recovery efforts.
According to a release, Gov. Kay Ivey authorized Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon to send two CH-47 Chinook helicopters and two UH-60M medical aircraft, along with their respective crews, to southeast Texas as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to ravage the state with torrential rain and catastrophic flooding.
"One of the hallmarks of the American spirit is the desire to help each other when disaster strikes," Ivey said. "Alabama is proud to help our friends in Texas through lending our National Guard resources and offering our prayers and continued support in the days of recovery which lie ahead."
Houston's mayor said Monday night that more than 3,000 people have been rescued.