Update…

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Civic Center was the location for the National Guard’s  flood response training on Thursday.

Sgt 1st Class Chad Highlander, said, about 50 Soldiers and Airmen from the North Dakota National Guard will exercise command and control during the hypothetical flood response. Representatives of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) are also participating to exercise the process of assigning response missions to the Guard. This ROC serves as a nexus for information sharing, personnel and equipment tracking during a flood response.

The National Guard’s planning included where personnel would be stationed and management of  supplies and resources.

The training included the possible types of weather they may encounter in a flood fight.

Previously…

Jamestown  (NDANG) The ND National Guard will conduct flood response training on Thurs Feb 13 at the Jamestown Civic Center.

About 50 Soldiers and Airmen from the ND National Guard will exercise command and control during the hypothetical flood response. Representatives of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) are also participating to exercise the process of assigning response missions to the Guard. This ROC serves as a nexus for information sharing, personnel and equipment tracking during a flood response.

The Rehearsal of Concept exercise, serves as a mechanism to refine and validate flood response plans in order to maintain a high level of readiness.

When activated by the governor in response to requests through the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, the North Dakota National Guard serves as the first military responders during a natural disaster or emergency within the state.