National Guard Standing By as Blizzard Approaches

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Story Created: Dec 8, 2009 at 11:34 AM CST

Story Updated: Dec 8, 2009 at 11:34 AM CST

DES MOINES - The National Guard is ready to jump into action if humvees are needed to help rescue stranded motorists Tuesday night on Interstate 80.

“One of the primary concerns we will have would be stranded motorists,” said Brett Voorhees, spokesman for the Iowa Department of Homeland Security.

In 2007, the Iowa State Patrol, National Guard, and the Department of Transportation worked together to rescue stranded motorists on Interstate 80. Snowplows led the way, humvees followed, and state troopers helped with communication.

“They’ve all talked and they’re ready to go,” Voorhees said. “If that’s needed, that’s a resource that we can certainly coordinate.”

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