Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson

Office of Communications

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 31, 2021

Governor?Parson Mobilizes Missouri National Guard to Support Hurricane Ida Relief?Effort

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) ? Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that he has mobilized the?Missouri National Guard to assist in post-Hurricane Ida recovery efforts in Louisiana.?In support of the relief effort, the Missouri National Guard will alert, mobilize, and deploy approximately?300 Soldiers to assist.

"As our fellow states never fail to come to our aid in times of need, we are proud to answer this call to provide?relief to our friends?in Louisiana," Governor Parson said. "Americans helping Americans and neighbor helping neighbor is what keeps our nation strong.?Our?professionals?in?the Missouri National Guard are the best of the best and have the resources, skills, and training necessary?to help Louisiana?recover and come back stronger than ever. Teresa and I are praying?for the state of Louisiana and all her people as they begin to recover from Hurricane Ida's devastation and destruction."

The State Emergency Management Agency received?a request for assistance?from the state of Louisiana through the Emergency?Management Assistance?Compact (EMAC),?a mutual aid agreement among states that allows for the sharing of critical?resources when needed.?

The Missouri National Guard is prepared to provide humanitarian support, equipment, debris removal, and general support assistance. Soldiers from the 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade headquartered in Kansas City and the 35th Engineer Brigade headquartered in Fort Leonard Wood are mobilized to assist in the relief efforts.

?The Missouri National Guard is well-trained and equipped to assist in recovery operations and has done similar missions in the past with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita,? said Maj. Gen. Levon Cumpton, Missouri National Guard Adjutant General. ?We are proud to assist our teammates in Louisiana in their time of need.?

The Missouri National Guard is scheduled to assist for up to 14 days and will continue to provide support to civil authorities as long as directed.?

For more information, contact the Missouri National Guard Public Affairs Office at (573)638-9846 or [email protected].

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