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DOD remains engaged in hurricane response, recovery efforts
October 23, 2024 — The Defense Department continues to be engaged with interagency partners in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the White House, state and local governments, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said... MORE

DOD, FEMA working in unison on hurricane relief efforts
October 11, 2024 — The efforts include thousands of DOD personnel, vehicles and equipment providing relief on the ground in the affected states of Florida and North Carolina, as well as executive-level coordination in the nation's capital... MORE

Two service members in camouflage uniforms and a civilian man in shorts and a T-shirt stand outside near a military vehicle amid foliage and debris. One of the service members is shaking hands with the civilian.

When hurricanes strike, uniformed services respond
October 9, 2024 — Hurricane response is an all-hands-on-deck effort with the Defense Department and uniformed services providing protection for the homeland with forecasting and monitoring and then with potential recovery efforts... MORE

A person looks out of a helicopter at flooding.

Deputy Defense Secretary: Climate change is crisis for entire planet
August 27, 2024 — Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said a top concern for officials within the defense community has been securing national interests in the face of climate change effects... MORE

Uniformed service members shovel sand into bags.

UPDATE: JBSA prepares for Beryl
July 5, 2024 — Information on hurricane preparations can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/hurricanes/safety/index.html. ... MORE

Army North, FEMA, others train for unprecedented hurricane season
May 25, 2023 — While hurricane seasons are unpredictable, U.S. Army North trains to maintain its proficiency and readiness to support our civilian federal agencies and Americans for the upcoming hurricane season. More than 150 military and civilian partners joined U.S. Army North -- in person and virtually -- for a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill at the Army Medical Center of Excellence ROC Drill Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 24... MORE

Exercise points to ways DOD can collaborate with Latin American, Caribbean partners to combat security impacts of climate change
October 26, 2022 — The Precipitous Storm exercise underscored that in the near and medium term, environmental security challenges will threaten U.S. national security interests and adversely impact partners. ... MORE

Army North hosts hurricane ROC drill
July 21, 2020 — U.S. Army North hosted a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 10, both in-person and virtually, with more than 250 leaders from federal, state, U.S. territories and the military, to discuss their respective courses of action in the event of hurricane response... MORE

U.S. Army North hosted mission partners during the 2020 ARNORTH Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston both in-person and virtually, July 9. The event included more than 250 leaders from federal, state, U.S. territories and the military, to discuss their respective courses of action in the event of a hurricane response.

Unit assists ARNORTH in preparing for hurricane season in age of COVID-19
July 20, 2020 — The 377th Theater Sustainment Command is in uncharted territory, bridging the gap between its traditional role in support of the United States Army Reserve Command and its newfound role as the lead logistics supplier for U.S. Army North, which supervises homeland defense and Defense Support to Civil Authorities missions throughout North America. ... MORE

National Guard 'ready' as 2019 hurricane season kicks off
June 5, 2019 — The National Guard has been busy responding to recent tornadoes and flooding in the Midwest, as well as other areas, but stands ready for this year's "hurricane season" that began June 1... MORE

A South Carolina National Guard Soldier with Task Force Palmetto, helps clear a road in the vicinity of Cayey, Puerto Rico. The Soldiers are working in conjunction with the 190th Engineer Battalion of the Puerto Rico National Guard to clear mud and debris from the roads in the wake of Hurricane Maria and subsequent rain storms.

Hurricane season begins, learn how to stay safe
June 1, 2018 — June 1 officially marks the beginning of hurricane season. While it is impossible to prevent a storm from happening, staying alert and prepared can ensure safety remains a top priority through the coming months... MORE

Four soldiers paddle a boat in floodwaters.

Safety vital as hurricane season approaches
May 16, 2018 — With hurricane season fast approaching, June 1 through Nov. 30, San Antonio residents need to be prepared for the dangers associated with the storms... MORE