Governor Ron DeSantis has initiated Operation Blue Ridge to aid North Carolina and Tennessee in their recovery from Hurricane Helene. This multi-state agency response includes efforts from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Florida State Guard, Florida National Guard, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, a Florida Law Enforcement Coordination Task Force, and a dedicated Law Enforcement Strike Team.
Governor DeSantis emphasized the importance of this coordinated effort: "Operation Blue Ridge is helping Floridians seeking rescue in Western North Carolina." Residents needing assistance are advised to complete the form available at FloridaDisaster.org/OperationBlueRidge.
For more information on Operation Blue Ridge's progress, previous updates include:
- 9/29/2024 Press Release
- 9/29/2024 Florida National Guard X Post
- 9/30/2024 FLSERT X Post
- 9/30/2024 FWC X Post
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