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Video by Maj. Chris Heathscott

National Guard Tests Response to New Madrid Earthquake in Regional Exercise

77th Combat Aviation Brigade

April 16, 2013 | 3:25

Guardsmen from Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas are currently participating in a regional emergency response exercise based on a New Madrid Earthquake scenario which simulates a 7.7 magnitude earthquake having occurred in Northeast Arkansas.

The exercise, labeled “Vigilant Guard,” is designed to replicate the deployment of forces under Emergency Management Assistance Compacts (EMACs) in preparation for the potential of a real-world catastrophic event that would require external support. The exercise is sponsored by US Northern Command in conjunction with the National Guard Bureau.

This video shows Soldiers of the Indiana National Guard participating in the exercise at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma.