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FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – 12 U.S. Soldiers with the 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, 28th Infantry Division provided potable water to Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center during an emergency response mission at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10, 2024.
An emergency water advisory affected nearly 42,000 customers in that part of the commonwealth as remnants of Tropical Storm Debby damaged several areas across Pennsylvania earlier in the weekend.
Soldiers with the 628th ASB responded to a call from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, requesting assistance from the National Guard.
"I'm incredibly proud of the swift and effective response by our Soldiers in providing clean water to the hospital during this critical time,” said Maj. Samuel DeBold, administrative officer of the 628th ASB. “Their dedication is a testament to the capabilities of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the 628th Aviation Support Battalion and shows that we truly are always ready to serve and support our communities when they need us most."
These Soldiers transported more than 3,000 gallons of water to Holy Spirit, using M105 Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, also known as a HIPPO bulk water distribution system. After filling the HIPPOs with water at Fort Indiantown Gap, they transported the water to Holy Spirit in Camp Hill.
The Pennsylvania National Guard’s response to Debby also included helicopter crews providing aerial search and rescue support to local authorities. Operating as part of the Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team, they flew over multiple flooded areas in the state. PA-HART is a partnership between the Pennsylvania National Guard and PEMA, along with credentialed civilian rescue technicians.
| Date Taken: | 08.12.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 08.12.2024 14:33 |
| Story ID: | 478380 |
| Location: | FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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