On August 29, Governor Andrew Cuomo
announced the deployment of additional resources from the New York National
Guard to assist with rescue efforts in Texas as Hurricane Harvey continues to
sweep the region.
In total, Governor Cuomo has deployed a
total of 119 Airmen, three HH-60 Pavehawk rescue helicopters, two HC-130 search
and rescue aircraft and several boats and watercraft.
Additionally, a Regional Medical Plans
Officer will depart for Texas on
Thursday to assist with the evacuation and
transportation of patients from area hospitals.
Since arriving in Texas, the members of
the 106th Rescue Wing have rescued 345 individuals.
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