National Guard assists Jonesboro after tornado, cots delivered to support recovery operations

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MEDIA ALERT

March 29, 2020
Contact: Lt. Col. Brian L. Mason
State Public Affairs Officer
Arkansas National Guard
501-212-5020 / 501-590-0318
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National Guard assists Jonesboro after tornado
~ cots delivered to support recovery operations

WHO:   The Arkansas National Guard’s 875^th Engineer Battalion

WHAT:  transported and delivered 200 cots 

WHEN:  March 29, 2020

WHERE: Jonesboro, Arkansas

WHY:        The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management tasked the Arkansas National Guard to provide cots to Jonesboro after a tornado damaged many homes and businesses in the city 29 March. 
Arkansas Army National Guard Soldiers from the 875^th Engineer Battalion delivered 200 cots to assist the city of Jonesboro to facilitate shelter operations. 
“The city of Jonesboro was hit pretty hard yesterday evening.” Lt. Col. Eric Lothian, Cdr. 875^th Engineer Battalion, said. “The city asked the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management for some cots to help shelter those who lost their homes last night. We had them nearby and we are glad to help. We stand ready to assist further if officials determine their needs have changed.” 
The 875^th Engineer Battalion, with units and headquarters in Jonesboro, promptly responded by delivering the cots just after midnight to the shelter locations. 
The Arkansas National Guard assumes support roles to augment civil authorities, where needed and directed by the Governor, to help in a crisis.

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