Nearly 400 National Guard troops join flood fight

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Gov. John Bel Edwards, responded to flooding throughout the state following multiple days of steady rainfall since May 18.
At the height of the response, the LANG had 393 guardsmen activated to support a variety of missions, including search and rescue, engineering, and aerial reconnaissance.
 Through the use of up to 79 high-water vehicles and 19 boats, guardsmen rescued 25 people and two pets in Lake Charles.
 Engineer Assessment Teams assisted local and state officials in determining specific needs of communities to combat rising flood waters, while work teams in multiple locations installed 3,350 feet of Tiger Dam. 
The Louisiana Guard said its troops are trained, ready and equipped to stand up to protect lives and property, maintain communications, and ensure the continuity of operations and government.