We have the forces and can get there quickly, ... We know what kind of stocks we have. We know there are 150,000 MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) right here. We have water. And all those things can move very quickly by military air both by National Guard and active forces, to any place around the islands.
- John KellyThe Mississippi National Guard (Air and Army) distributed more than 6 million pounds of ice, 153,000 cases of water and 44,000 cases of meals ready to eat (MREs) to affected people in 15 counties, ... Over 600 unit members participated in hurricane relief efforts.
- Anne Knutson