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    167AW stages relief forces for Sandy recovery and FEMA

    MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    11.01.2012

    Story by Tech. Sgt. Robert Fluharty 

    167th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard

    MARTINSBURG, W.Va - The 167th Airlift Wing Hosted FEMA as a staging area for relief supplies in response to the October 29 to 30 Storm that affected West Virginia. Food, Water, and supplies arrived in Martinsburg, WV starting October 31st and Army and Air National Guard Personnel were activated to support the emergency response effort.

    FEMA Region III, IMAT Station Chief explaining the flow and responsibilities at Martinsburg is at the end of the B-role.

    The West Virginia National Guard has over 200 members aiding in recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. The storm blanketed the state with heavy snow and rains and also had severe winds that left homes and properties damaged. Guardsmen are involved in numerous aspects of the operations from search and rescue missions to debris removal.

    NEWS INFO

    Date Taken: 11.01.2012
    Date Posted: 11.02.2012 10:27
    Story ID: 97182
    Location: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA, US

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