Louisiana National Guard headed to Florida to help with Hurricane Ian aftermath

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Governor John Bel Edwards says the Louisiana National Guard is making its way to Florida to help with storm response to Hurricane Ian.

The governor's tweet adds that the state of Louisiana is prepared to send additional help after hurricane damage is assessed. Read Gov. Edwards' message below:

"As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida, I have spoken with @GovRonDeSantis and offered Louisiana's resources, personnel and expertise. Significant @LANationalGuard resources are already on the way.