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Video by Tech. Sgt. Elise Rich

Missouri National Guard Stands at Ready with Midwest Ice Storm

131st Bomb Wing

Jan. 14, 2017 | 1:13

The Missouri Department of Transportation and other local agencies kept major roads clean and ice-free during the Midwest Winter Storm. Governor Greitens and State agencies kept the citizens informed of road conditions, minimizing traffic and limiting accidents. The accessible roads made it possible for first responders and electric companies to navigate to emergency situations. The Missouri National Guard quickly mobilized and stood at the ready in case disaster struck.

The 220th Engineering Company out of Festus Missouri had soldiers and road clearing equipment on standby.

The 1035th Maintenance Company out of Lambert, St. Louis, provides limited tactical generator support to keep important civil infrastructure and key resources operational.

Last year during the Historic Missouri Floods, the 220th was pumping water out of affected areas near the Valley Park Levy. The Missouri National Guard is always ready to serve its fellow citizens whenever natural disaster strikes.