Helis, September 18, 2018 - US Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City evacuated 26 adults, 11 children, 7 dogs and 4 cats from Rocky Point, NC due to flooding caused by Hurricane Florence.
The Coast Guard previously moved aircraft to protect them from the storm’s impact, while ensuring they were in an optimal position for the relief response. Only one Jayhawk remained shelter in place during the storm for immediate life-saving operations when severe weather conditions recede.
The Coast Guard previously moved aircraft to protect them from the storm’s impact, while ensuring they were in an optimal position for the relief response. Only one Jayhawk remained shelter in place during the storm for immediate life-saving operations when severe weather conditions recede.
HH-60J Jayhawk 6024 ( US Coast Guard )
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Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City US Coast Guard
HH/MH-60 Jayhawk in US Coast Guard
Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk
National Guard Pave Hawk in Hurricane Florence Relief