CENTENNIAL, Colo. - About 200 Colorado National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, along with high-mobility vehicles and helicopters, have been mobilized to assist local authorities in search-and-rescue operations in the midst of historic flooding in the state.
At least three people have lost their lives in the flooding, according to news reports.
Guard members and equipment were assigned to assist in search-and-rescue missions and delivering supplies, among other missions.
Additionally, the Colorado National Guard has been requested to provide traffic control points in and around the affected area starting Sept. 13.
Soldiers and Airmen are assigned to the Windsor Readiness Center, and the Boulder, Fort Collins, and Denver Armories, and Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colo.
"Supporting our neighbors in their time of need is one of the most rewarding missions the military has to offer, said Air National Guard Maj. Gen. H. Michael Edwards, commander of the Colorado National Guard. "Having readiness centers in communities such as these ensures we provide rapid for our communities.