Posted on 05/30/2011 8:27:00 PM PDT by darrellmaurina
CARTHAGE, Mo. (May 24, 2011) – The Missouri National Guard continues to work in support of tornado relief operations in Joplin on order from Gov. Jay Nixon. With continued rainfall, the Missouri National Guard task force continues operations in Joplin with approximately 220 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen spread over the affected areas, said task force operations officer Maj. Michael Seek, training and plans officer with the 35th Engineer Brigade. “At this point, our concern is the safety of the citizens of Joplin,” Seek said. “This is an important mission. Our goal is to help support the local first responders as they continue to look for victims of the storm.” The Guardsmen have conducted a number of missions in support of local authorities, including search and rescue and communications support. A number of missions expected in the upcoming days including security, emergency route clearance and door-to-door safety visits.
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