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By Master Sgt. Scott Hardesty
Indiana National Guard
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- And the rain came pouring down.
The city of Columbus, Ind., received more than eight inches of rain in such a short time period that it caused record flooding. The residents were sent scrambling to higher ground.
The rain also caused the 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group of the West Virginia National Guard to be stranded in the parking lot of a local business in Columbus, Ind. The Soldiers were traveling to Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center for annual training.
After it was discovered that the Soldiers were available, they were asked to assist the Columbus Police Department. The Special Forces Group utilized their Light Medium Tactical Vehicle to move equipment from the hospital to a fire station.
The West Virginia National Guardsman worked alongside Company C, 2nd Battalion, 152nd Reconnaissance and Surveillance Soldiers from the Indiana National Guard to evacuate patients, workers and equipment from the Columbus Regional Hospital. A total of 256 patients and workers were moved out of the flood waters.
"Our primary mission was to react to flooding at the Columbus Regional Hospital," said Capt. Andy Weaver, commander of Company C. "We were to work with the hospital management, local law enforcement and fire officials."
The flood water was supposed to rise more than ten feet before morning. The mission was critical to move patients and equipment before the water became too high. Capt. Weaver stated, "All patients have been evacuated. We are now securing a perimeter. The mission went smoothly."
Following the evacuation, the unit was tasked to perform area security in conjunction with local law enforcement. The Soldiers have been assisting law enforcement since Saturday, June 7.
"We are here for the citizens of Indiana. Even though some of our Soldiers have been affected by the flooding, they are here helping out the community. This is where they feel like they should be," said Weaver.
| Date Taken: | 06.10.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 06.10.2008 14:27 |
| Story ID: | 20318 |
| Location: | COLUMBUS, OHIO, US |
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