On Friday, Governor Parson mobilized the Missouri National Guard in support of the COVID-19 unified response across the state.
It does not mean that Martial Law has been enacted. So what does it mean?
According to a press release from the Guard, the Missouri National Guard’s current missions could include helping to set up community-based testing sites and operation of those sites; providing intrastate transportation of personnel and equipment for medical or testing support; logistical support to local and state authorities; and continued assessment of and facilitation of the construction of temporary medical or other facilities.
The Missouri National Guard is trained and ready to respond to the needs of Missourians across the state for any emergency, including floods, tornadoes and, in this case, a health emergency.
The Missouri National Guard is fully integrated in the planning and execution of the COVID-19 response with our state and national partners. The Missouri National Guard is working closely with Governor Mike Parson, the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Health and Senior Services and Missouri Healthnet supporting a coordinated response.