Ron DeSantis: “We've activated 500 Florida National Guard soldiers.”

“So far, nearly 600 search and rescue missions have been conducted with local sheriff's offices in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa. The state has also assisted in those, as has the Coast Guard. To support these missions, We've activated 500 Florida National Guard soldiers. We have air assets, helicopters and 50 high water vehicles. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioner also has 50 Special Operations Group members who are also standing by to assist, as does Florida highway patrol.” (00:55–01:00)

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