Florida deploys recovery teams to aid North Carolina, Tennessee following Hurricane Helene

Florida deploys recovery teams to aid North Carolina, Tennessee following Hurricane Helene

Gov. Ron DeSantis launched Operation Blue Ridge on Sunday, deploying Florida agencies to assist North Carolina and Tennessee with search and rescue, law enforcement, and infrastructure assessment following Hurricane Helene.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday announced the launch of Operation Blue Ridge, an initiative aimed at providing emergency assistance to North Carolina and Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

The operation mobilizes multiple Florida agencies, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), the Florida National Guard, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Teams deployed will c...

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