Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order deploying the Minnesota National Guard to North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene has devastated much of the Southeast after hitting Florida on Sept. 26.

The St. Louis County mobile command post is already on its way to North Carolina, according to a Wednesday news release from Walz’s office. The Minnesota State Patrol and Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office have assembled teams and are awaiting assignment, while the Minnesota state fire marshal is working to assemble resources and personnel, the news release said.

“Those recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene are not alone,” Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, said from the campaign trail. “Minnesota will be there to support the region however we can. As communities rebuild, I am grateful for the dedication of Minnesota’s first responders in answering the call to travel east to help impacted areas.”

Walz is among a handful of governors reported to have sent help to the region.

Walz’s executive order will be in effect until Nov. 1 or until assistance is no longer necessary, whichever comes first, the press release said.

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