LINCOLN, Neb. (Iowa Media Wire) — Northwest Iowa is experiencing widespread flooding and is now getting help from Nebraska.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has authorized the deployment of a military helicopter and crew to assist with search and rescue operations in and around Sioux City in northwest Iowa, his office said in a Saturday night release.
The crew will consist of four Army Guard members from the Nebraska National Guard. The were deployed Saturday afternoon with operations starting immediately and last through Monday, June 24.
The crew with the UH-60 (Black Hawk) helicopter will provide assistance and relief to Iowa National Guard members already helping in northwest Iowa.
Pillen authorized the assistance after Iowa requested help from the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.