Louisiana National Guard continues Hurricane Ida recovery efforts
The Louisiana National Guard is making progress in their mission to help the state recover from Hurricane Ida.
A total of 4,900 LANG Guardsmen were activated in preparation for Ida’s landfall. 195 high-water vehicles, 73 rescue boats and 34 helicopters were staged to support local and state agencies in search and rescue missions, commodities distribution and route clearance.
The LANG’s 225th Engineer Brigade supported local and state officials following Ida in efforts including: flood diversion, vehicle and boat search and rescue, logistics, waterway hazard recovery, route clearance and debris cleanup……..