2 October 2024
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order on Wednesday, Oct. 2 to deploy the Minnesota National Guard to North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene has continued to devastate the southeastern U.S. after hitting Florida on Sept. 26.
The St. Louis County mobile command post is already on its way to North Carolina, according to a Wednesday press release from Walz’s office. The Minnesota State Patrol and Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office have assembled teams and are awaiting assignment, while the Minnesota State Fire Marshall is working to assemble resources and personnel, the press release said.
“Those recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene are not alone,” Walz, the democratic nominee for vice president, said from the campaign trail. “Minnesota will be there to support the region however we can. As communities rebuild, I am grateful for the dedication of Minnesota’s first responders in answering the call to travel east to help impacted areas.”
Walz is among a handful of governors reported to have sent help to the state. Florida governor Ron Disantes, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are among those who have reportedly allocated aid to North Carolina in the past few days as pleas for help continue.
Walz’s executive order will be in effect until Nov. 1 or until assistance is no longer necessary, whichever comes first, the press release stated.
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