Vigilant Guard is a series of federally funded disaster-response drills conducted by National Guard units working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies and first responders.
Beginning Dec. 2, 2025, Washington state has been battered by a relentless atmospheric river, unleashing heavy rainfall and causing widespread flooding and increasing the threat of landslides. The combination of torrential rain and melting snow has pushed numerous rivers to major flood stages, leading to a state of emergency in several counties, causing hazardous conditions for the people of...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Army National Guard were activated
to assist local and state authorities in the aftermath of record flooding in
the central and southern region of the United States in December 2015.
National Guard units across the Southeast were called in to support as the latest winter storm in 2014 hit the Southeast with the Northeast soon to follow. Other military units across the region also provided aide.
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The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Winter Storm Fern. The Georgia Department of Defense plays an integral role in declared emergencies by providing a versatile and ready force capable of responding to natural disasters across the United States. The Georgia Department of Defense is trained and equipped to ensure...
