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Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Hurricane Ike
Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger issued the following statement today in response to Hurricane
Ike:
"Californians know firsthand the havoc that natural
disasters can wreak, and today, our thoughts are with all Texans as they prepare
for Hurricane Ike. California has sent
emergency and National Guard personnel to aid in Texas' response efforts, and we stand ready to
provide additional assistance as needed. Maria and I pray that the evacuees,
first responders and emergency personnel are unharmed as this storm hits
land."
California has
deployed a total of 364 personnel in response to Hurricane Ike, including three
Urban Search and Rescue Teams and eight Swift Water Rescue Teams. These
personnel include Governor's Office of Emergency Services Coordinators and Fire
Branch Chiefs, state and local firefighters, California National Guard
personnel, search and rescue experts, swift water rescue experts and various
specialized support personnel. The California National Guard has also activated
two HH-60 Pavehawk Helicopters and two MC130 fixed wing aircraft to support Air
National Guard rescue missions in Texas.
