Alabama National Guard Continues to Respond Across the State to Record Storms

MONTGOMERY (04/28/2011)(readMedia)-- The Alabama National Guard has mobilized more than 1,000 Soldiers and Airmen in response to yesterday's record storms across the state.

The Alabama Guard continues to support state and local officials with transportation, road clearing, security and aviation support as tasked by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.

We are assisting in several counties to include Cullman, Jefferson, Marshall, Walker and Tuscaloosa; and are prepared to assist throughout central and north Alabama.

The Alabama National Guard will continue to work with the AEMA to support storm response across the state. "Our troops are well-trained and ready to help these communities," said Col. Jeff Smitherman, Alabama National Guard Director of Military Support. "We will continue to work with state and local authorities to assist in whatever way we can."

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