Montana is sending aid to Florida in response to Hurricane Ian

Montana sent personnel to help Florida in response to Hurricane Ian, according to a Wednesday press release from Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office.

The state filled the two requests Florida submitted, sending a Major from the Montana National Guard and ten team members from the Western Montana All Hazard Incident Management Team.

Florida made these requests through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, which acts as an aid agreement between U.S. states and territories through emergency management agencies and implemented by Governors.

In addition, an EMAC Advanced Team member from Montana Disaster and Emergency Services traveled to Atlanta to serve on a Regional EMAC Liaison Team and help coordinate regional response efforts.

“Florida provided Montana critical assistance during the flooding disaster this year, and we’re glad to be able to return the favor in their time of need,” Gianforte said in the release. “Susan and I are praying for the people of Florida, and all those prepared to respond, as Hurricane Ian makes landfall.”