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Black choppers are overhead today at DuPont State Forest

National Guard troops and area law enforcement agencies participated in training Thursday at DuPont State Forest.

By Bill Moss, Published: June 8, 2017

North Carolina Emergency Management, the North Carolina National Guard, Henderson County emergency response services, local law enforcement and state and federal public safety agencies are conducting a domestic and homeland security exercise today in the Guion Farm area of Dupont State Forest.

The public may see multiple National Guard helicopter flyovers and other types of helicopter operations during daylight hours. The exercise will conclude no later than 8 p.m. and is designed to test and improve the integration of multiple local, state and federal partners during natural or man-made disasters.

Questions or concerns should be directed to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office PIO, Major Frank Stout at (828) 450-6791. For questions regarding NC Guard’s participation in the exercise contact Lt. Col. Matt DeVivo at (919) 612-9712.