Approximately 2,000 Soldiers and Airmen have been activated so far as the Florida National Guard continues to prepare for Hurricane Dorian.
The National Guard is well-equipped with assets including high-wheeled vehicles, helicopters, boats, and generators, and are staging for possible missions to include humanitarian assistance, security operations, search and rescue, aviation, and more.
There is to be an additional 2, 000 more members activated on Saturday, August 31.