Members of the Washington Air National Guard are heading to Florida to assist with the response to Hurricane Ian. FOX13
According to the Washington Military Department, a four-man team from the 242nd Combat Communications Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base was deployed Thursday.Why Washington?—Officials say Starlink satellite technology used by emergency responders during the 2020 wildfire response bring communication back to devastated areas.
"We are happy to provide this critical capability to the first responders in Florida as they perform the important task of recovering after Hurricane Ian," said Major General Bret Daugherty, the adjutant general. "Washington State has successfully used this technology during wildfires and it will be extremely useful to the mission."
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Utah radio community loses champion of diverse voicesDonna Land Maldonado, one of the first staff members at Salt Lake City station KRCL-FM 90.9 who eventually served as general manager, uplifting diverse voices as she worked her way up the ranks, has died. The member of the Northern Ute tribe was 78.
Read more »
Actors’ Equity Endorses Karen Bass For Mayor Of Los AngelesActors’ Equity has endorsed Karen Bass for mayor of Los Angeles, marking the first time the union’s National Council has ever voted to endorse an L.A. mayoral candidate. The 51,000-member uni…
Read more »
Storm surge, tropical storm warnings continue for NE Florida coast as Category 3 Ian pushes NorthIan 11pm Tue Update: Cat 3 with winds of 120 mph. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warning continues for parts of the area Forecast cone has again shifted S & E Landfall near Ft. Myers becoming likely Local impacts Wed-Thu-Fri UPDATE:
Read more »
Hurricane Ian downgraded to a Category 3 stormLATEST: Hurricane Ian has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Read more »
Hurricane Ian: Here’s how Alabama is helping victims, evacuees“While others are hurrying to get away from the storm, Red Crossers from Alabama are hurrying to be in place BEFORE the storm so that we can be on the ground AFTER the storm ensuring people get the help they need,” the organization said.
Read more »