U.S. Army Responds to Vermont Floods with 70,000 Liters of Water

Vermont towns affected by recent floods received critical aid from the 186th Brigade Support Battalion Soldiers, who delivered over 70,000 liters of water to Marshfield, Morrisville, Woodstock, and Ludlow. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coordinated with the Vermont Army National Guard to distribute the water supplies, utilizing Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks with Load Handling Systems (HEMMT-LHS) to transport the necessary resources. The logistical operation was executed efficiently, with the deployment of HEMMTs allowing for the movement of 11-ton payloads on their flatbeds and attached trailers.

Key Takeaways:

The 186th Brigade Support Battalion Soldiers delivered 70,000 liters of water to four Vermont towns affected by floods.
The water was delivered on July 13-14, in response to a request from the state of Vermont and Vermont Emergency Management.
The logistical operation was coordinated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Vermont Army National Guard.
Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks with Load Handling Systems (HEMMT-LHS) were used to transport the water and supplies.
The HEMMTs are capable of moving a payload of 11 tons on their flatbed in addition to pulling an 11-ton payload on an attached trailer.
The Soldiers deployed their expertise and resources to facilitate the mission, with units expressing a sense of pride and purpose in helping their community.
The water was delivered to areas with boil or do not drink water notices, providing relief to those in need.
The deployment of the Vermont Army National Guard's convoy was a result of a state activation, with Soldiers eager to help their community.

Statistics:

70,000 liters of water were delivered to affected towns.
92 pallets of water were contained in support of the delivery effort.
The HEMMTs used in the operation are capable of moving a payload of 11 tons on their flatbed in addition to pulling an 11-ton payload on an attached trailer.
The Vermont Army National Guard's convoy delivered water to areas with boil or do not drink water notices, providing relief to those in need.

Sources:

U.S. Army news release
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Vermont Army National Guard
Manufacturer's website: information on Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks with Load Handling Systems (HEMMT-LHS)