North Carolina National Guard Soldiers work with federal

North Carolina National Guard Soldiers work with federal agencies and local first responders from across the country to rescue displaced citizens affected by Hurricane Matthew in Fair Bluff, N.C., Oct. 13, 2016. Soldiers also work with members of the community to distribute over 1700 cots, over 20 pallets of water and meals-ready-to-eat. More than 600 North Carolina National Guard troops and nearly 200 high water and rescue vehicles have been activated. The U.S. Coast Guard continues to assist with rescues. The National Guard, State Highway Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard have increased aviation assets and completed more than 26 air rescues. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Leticia Samuels, North Carolina National Guard Public Affairs/Released)