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Homes in the town of Haines, Alaska, flood as a result of a record-breaking Southeast Alaska rainstorm on December 3, 2020. The Alaska Army National Guard flew a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter stationed out of the Juneau International Airport to assist with search and rescue and relief efforts during the aftermath of the storm.
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A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the Alaska Army National Guard stationed out of the Juneau International Airport prepares for departure to Haines, Alaska, December 3, 2020. Onboard was an Alaska State Trooper, one member of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and four members of the Capital City Fire and Rescue. Also, on-board was over 1200 lbs. of medical supplies, water and rescue gear headed to Haines to assist with search and rescue and relief efforts during the aftermath of a record-breaking Southeast Alaska rainstorm.
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An Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter conducts search and rescue in Haines after a major landslide on Dec. 3, 2020. Onboard the helicopter was an Alaska State Trooper, one member of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and four members of the Capital City Fire and Rescue from Juneau, as well as 1200 lbs. of medical supplies, water and rescue gear.
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An Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter arrives in Haines, Alaska, on December 3, 2020, to assist with search and rescue after the landslide. The helicopter also transported an Alaska State Trooper, one member of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and four members of the Capital City Fire and Rescue from Juneau, as well as 1200 lbs. of medical supplies, water and rescue gear.
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Spc. Thomas James, UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief with the Alaska Army National Guard, conducts a passenger briefing prior to departure from the Juneau Airport on December 3, 2020. The Alaska Army National Guard flew multiple missions into Haines, Alaska following in the aftermath of a record-breaking Southeast Alaska rainstorm.
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An Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter arrives in Haines, Alaska, on December 3, 2020, to assist with search and rescue after the landslide. The helicopter also transported an Alaska State Trooper, one member of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and four members of the Capital City Fire and Rescue from Juneau, as well as 1200 lbs. of medical supplies, water and rescue gear.
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A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the Alaska Army National Guard stationed out of the Juneau International Airport flies to Haines, Alaska, December 3, 2020, for assistance with search and rescue after the landslide. Onboard was an Alaska State Trooper, one member of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and four members of the Capital City Fire and Rescue.
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An Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter arrives in Haines, Alaska, on December 3, 2020, to assist with search and rescue after the landslide. The helicopter also transported an Alaska State Trooper, one member of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and four members of the Capital City Fire and Rescue from Juneau, as well as 1200 lbs. of medical supplies, water and rescue gear.
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A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the Alaska Army National Guard stationed out of the Juneau International Airport prepares for departure to Haines, Alaska, December 3, 2020. Onboard was an Alaska State Trooper, three search dog teams, and five Juneau Mountain Rescue personnel headed to Haines to assist with search and rescue and relief efforts during the aftermath of a record-breaking Southeast Alaska rainstorm.
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Spc. Thomas James, UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief with the Alaska Army National Guard, conducts a passenger briefing prior to departure from the Juneau Airport on December 3, 2020. The Alaska Army National Guard flew multiple missions into Haines, Alaska following in the aftermath of a record-breaking Southeast Alaska rainstorm.
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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Alaska National Guard assists local, state and federal authorities with search and rescue efforts after a landslide Dec. 2 in Haines, Alaska, due to extreme weather, heavy rainfall and flooding during a record-breaking Southeast Alaska winter storm.
An Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter provided transportation Dec. 3-4 from Juneau to Haines for the Alaska State Troopers, three search dog teams, and Juneau Mountain Rescue members, Capital Fire and Rescue, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, and other partner agencies.
Passengers dropped off in Haines assisted with ground search and rescue operations, while aircrew conducted aerial observation from the aircraft with additional personnel's assistance.
The aircrew from Alaska's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment transported 1,200 pounds of cargo, including medical supplies, rescue gear and water.
All personnel was rapid COVID tested before flying into Haines.
The National Guard is the first military responder for domestic emergencies and disasters, assisting local, state and federal authorities.
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