>>Youngkin Authorizes National Guard To Mobilize To Help In Florida
(Richmond, VA) -- Virginia is sending more help to Florida to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton. Richard Stelling reports.Preview: Voicer Script:
Governor Youngkin issued an executive directive yesterday authorizing the mobilization of up to 300 Virginia National Guard members who will deploy to Florida for up to 45 days. Virginia will also keep the Emergency Operations Center open to coordinate all assistance to Florida. The governor said in a statement that the offer of assistance is a way to help fellow Americans get back on their feet during a difficult time.