By 1812Blockhouse, Governor DeWine Press Release
On Friday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine authorized the activation of the Ohio National Guard to support relief efforts in storm-ravaged Louisiana.
At the request of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana National Guard, 250 Ohio National Guard Soldiers will be placed on state active duty beginning on September 8.
Ohio National Guard Soldiers deploying to Louisiana will primarily be activated from:
The 112th Transportation Battalion (North Canton)
The 1485th Transportation Company (Coshocton)
The 1486th Transportation Company (Mansfield)
The Soldiers will be providing general-purpose support during the relief mission. The deployment is expected to span three weeks.
Among the many challenges facing Louisanans in the aftermwatch of Hurrican Ida is the absence of fuel and the lack of electric power to wide areas. The Federal Government has released crude oil from the country’s emergency stockpile to help make a difference.
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