JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has approved the deployment of additional assets to help support the state of North Carolina as they continue response and recovery missions following Hurricane Helene.
Law enforcement from the Mississippi Highway Patrol (22 members) and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (25 members) will deploy to North Carolina this week to assist with search and rescue missions and traffic control. Fourteen missions have been deployed to five states affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton; seven of which have demobilized and returned home.
“Mississippi will continue assisting our fellow Americans in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “These 47 law enforcement officers will be another valuable asset in recovery efforts, and I thank them for stepping up to serve.”
Hurricane Helene:
| Florida | Swift Water Rescue Team (Local First Responders) – Demobilized 2 Blackhawk Helicopters and Crew (MSNG)- Demobilized 1 Chinook and Crew (MSNG) – Demobilized EMAC Mutual Aid Coordinator (MEMA) |
| Georgia | 3 – 150kw Generators (MEMA) – Demobilized |
| South Carolina | Engineer Team (MSNG) – Demobilized |
| North Carolina | Private Sector Coordinators (2) (MEMA) 1 Chinook and Crew (MSNG) – Demobilized MHP Law Enforcement (22) MDWFP Law Enforcement (25) |
| Tennessee | Voluntary Agency Liaisons (2) (MEMA) |
Hurricane Milton:
| Florida | 1 Chinook and Crew (MSNG) 2 Blackhawks and Crew (MSNG) Type 1 (Fire) Engine Strike Team (Local First Responders) – Demobilized |