They join more than 6,000 National Guard personnel from 12 states already in the region.

Hurricane Helene has been a storm of historic proportion,Biden said.

My heart goes out to everyone who has experienced unthinkable loss.

National Guardsmen prepare a truck for storm response on September 26, 2024 in Crawfordville, Florida. Hurricane Helene is forecasted to make landfall nearby along the gulf coast this evening. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

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