Cleaning Up After a Storm

Two members of the National Guard take chain saws to a tree that has fallen over after a storm.

Two members of the National Guard take chain saws to a tree that has fallen over after a storm. Whenever severe weather strikes, states can call up the National Guard to help with evacuations, security and debris removal.

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