| Crewmembers on the Space Shuttle Endeavour captured this image of Hurricane Dean as a category 4 storm in the Caribbean. U.S. Northern Command continues to monitor Dean's progress and is working closely with federal and state agencies on hurricane response preparations. |
USNORTHCOM prepared for hurricane response
August 29 marks the second anniversary of hurricane Katrina’s devastating landfall on the Gulf Coast. Local, state, federal and military responders rushed to New Orleans, one of the most devastated areas, to offer rescue, aid and clean up in the aftermath of the storm.
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Hurricane Dean response: USNORTHCOM ready to 'help save lives, prevent property loss'
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command continues to monitor the progress of Hurricane Dean and is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Guard and the state of Texas on hurricane response preparations.
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USNORTHCOM continuing to support Hurricane Dean operations
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Northern Command is closely monitoring Hurricane Dean's progress and continues to respond to requests for Department of Defense support in preparation for landfall. (Full Story)
ARNORTH deploys team in preparation for Hurricane Dean arrival
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – The Department of Defense has deployed a Defense Coordinating Officer and Defense Coordinating Element to the Caribbean in preparation for the landfall of Hurricane Dean, which was upgraded from a tropical storm yesterday. (Full Story)