Last month, Tropical Storm Ophelia aimed its intense winds and destructive rains towards The North Carolina and Virginia coastlines. Massive flooding was projected to affect The Hampton Roads region of Virginia. In response The Virginia National Guard & Defense Force were both activated to respond to this severe weather event. The Virginia Defense Force (VDF) played a pivotal role in the operation by supporting the Virginia National Guard (VNG) during their mobilization.
On September 22, 2023, VDF members were actively engaged in administrative in-processing for VNG Soldiers from the Richmond-based Bravo Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, in Hampton, Virginia. This meticulous preparation was geared towards equipping these troops for the challenges of severe weather response operations. Simultaneously, the VNG had strategically staged approximately 35 Soldiers equipped with tactical trucks designed for high-water transportation at VNG facilities within the Hampton Roads area, poised to spring into action and support the local response to the impacts of Tropical Storm Ophelia. These personnel were not only ready to undertake critical missions but also stood ready to collaborate with local emergency managers to provide essential assistance to their communities if the need arose.
The VDF’s integral role in assisting the VNG underscores the importance of a well-coordinated response to natural disasters. This seamless partnership between the two agencies showcases their unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of Virginians during times of crisis. By providing crucial administrative support and logistical expertise, the VDF contributes to The Virginia National Guard’s readiness to respond effectively and efficiently, further exemplifying the dedication of these organizations to the welfare of their communities.
Members of the Virginia Defense Force conduct administrative in-processing for Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Richmond-based Bravo Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Sept. 22, 2023, in Hampton, Virginia, to prepare for possible severe weather response operations. The VNG has staged approximately 35 Soldiers with tactical trucks capable of high water transportation at VNG facilities in the Hampton Roads area in order to support the response to impacts of Tropical Storm Ophelia. The personnel are ready to conduct missions and will link up with local emergency managers to provide assistance if needed.
Here is an article from The Virginia National Guard covering the mobilization:
NEWS | Sept. 23, 2023VNG staged, ready in Hampton Roads area for possible severe weather response operations
By Cotton Puryear | Virginia National Guard Public Affairs
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 35 Soldiers with tactical trucks capable of high water transportation Sept. 23, 2023, at VNG facilities in the Hampton Roads area in order to support the response to impacts of Tropical Storm Ophelia. The personnel are ready to conduct missions and will link up with local emergency managers to provide assistance if needed. VNG troops will also have chain saw teams to conduct debris reduction operations.
“We are incredibly proud of how quickly and safely our personnel answered the call to mobilize for emergency response duty and be there for their fellow Virginians in a time of need,” said Brig. Gen. Todd Hubbard, Virginia National Guard director of the joint staff. “Our planners have been working in close coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the rest of Virginia’s emergency response community to determine the appropriate capabilities to position in advance of the severe weather. Getting our troops and equipment in place before the weather hits puts us in a position to quickly respond when needed. We also owe a special thanks to our families and employers for their continued support which is so critical to mission success.”
Typical missions for the VNG during hurricane or tropical storm response operations are transporting first responders, moving citizens to safe locations or distributing food and water in remote areas as well as providing chain saw teams to help reduce debris to clear roads or power line routes.
Hubbard said the VNG will remain on duty as long as possible flooding and high winds threaten the region in order to quickly and safely provide capabilities requested by localities.
Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a State of Emergency Sept. 22 in advance of Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen, and the declaration authorized state active duty for the VNG.
The VNG also has helicopters on standby for emergency resupply, aerial incident awareness assessment and hoist operations.
Additional Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force are on duty to provide logistics, administrative and operations center support for the response teams at multiple locations in the state.
During domestic operations, the VNG receives missions from VDEM and responds as part of a multi-agency team with other state and local agencies to provide support capabilities requests by Virginia communities. VDEM determines where capabilities are allocated, and the VNG does not respond to direct requests for assistance. Localities looking for VNG support should make their requests to VDEM, and they determine which organization can best provide the requested assistance as they coordinate the regional and statewide response.
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Sources: Virginia Defense Force – Virginia National Guard
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