JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has received a call from the Florida State Emergency Management Office, requesting volunteers to send aides to Louisiana after Hurricane Ida ripped through.
Five NCSO deputies are relieving law enforcement officers in Lake Charles Parish who have been working tirelessly to get their communities back on track, while their own homes have been severely damaged or destroyed.
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The Lake Charles Parish officers need to assist their family’s needs and NCSO deputies are stepping in to relieve them of their law enforcement responsibilities in order for them to do so.
Two other NCSO deputies are assisting in restoring radio communications that have been damaged. They will be working 12-hour shifts for the next 10-14 days.
“I’m proud of the men and women of NCSO who have stepped up to assist after this powerful storm”, said Sheriff Bill Leeper. “Other agencies would do the same if we needed help.”
25 members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department also set out to Louisiana to assist where they can, with five staffed engines, a chief, and support vehicles.
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And they are off! 25 members left early this morning to go help in Louisiana. 5 staffed engines a chief and some support vehicles. Thanks @lennycurry for believing in us and thanks to all the behind the scenes people who got all the equipment ready to go. Be safe! @CityofJax pic.twitter.com/XvHkhXQEVX
— THEJFRD (@THEJFRD) September 5, 2021
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