January 2026 Winter Storm Response

A generator sits on the back of a flatbed truck 260202-A-QA756-9064
Two soldiers in hard hats and reflective U.S. Army Corps of Engineer vest watch as a man works on a generator 260202-A-QA756-8195
Two soldiers in hard hats and reflective U.S. Army Corps of Engineer vest watch as a man works on a generator 260202-A-QA756-7177
a man directs another man who is driving a forklift on where to go. 260202-A-QA756-5680
A soldier in a hard hat and reflective U.S. Army Corps of Engineer vest watches as a man works on a generator 260202-A-QA756-5579
three men are seen working on a generator 260202-A-QA756-2658
Two men are working on a generator 260202-A-QA756-4084
Soldiers are seen working on a generator 260202-A-QA756-3658
Individuals talk around a small table inside a tactical operations vehicle. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
people are sitting at work stations along the outer walls of a tactical operations vehicle. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
the outside of a tactical operations truck. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
A tactical operations struck sits parked. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
Generators are staged on flatbeds Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a forklift moves a generator Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a forklift moves a generator Tupelo Generator Staging Area
generators and external fuel tanks are strapped to a flatbed trailer Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a woman in a hard hat and a safety vest talks to a tractor trailer driver who is sitting in his truck with the door open. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
A man tightens tie down chains. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
Two men check tie down straps and chains for generators and external fuel tanks sitting on a flatbed truck Tupelo Generator Staging Area
Three individuals inspect a large flatbed trailer loaded with generators and external fuel tanks. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a woman stands next to a flatbed trailer loaded with generators and external fuel tanks. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a man works on a flatbed trailer carrying generators and external fuel tanks Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a man puts stands next to a fuel truck. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a man is next to a fuel truck Tupelo Generator Staging Area
Generators and external fuel tanks sit on a flatbed Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a man sitting in a chair talks with a soldier and another man who are standing near by. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
A woman in a hard hat and reflective coat sits looking at another individual who's back is to the camera. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a man sits writing on a note pad while his laptop is open next to him. Tupelo Generator Staging Area
a woman and a man talk to one another while they sit next to each other Tupelo Generator Staging Area
A forklift transports a large generator Generator placement
a forklift and an external fuel tank for a generator are on a large flatbed trailer in the middle of a roadway. Generators Arrive
a forklift sits on the back of a flatbed trailer. A man is looking at the equipment. Forklift Arrival
An heavy haul truck tows a large flatbed trailer with three large generators secured to it. People are working to get the generators ready for placement. Generators Arrive at Elementary School
A forklift is moving towards a large fuel tank on the back of a trailer. Generator External Fuel Tank Delivery
A soldier stands with two other individuals. They are all watching a forklift as it removes one of three generators from a flatbed truck. Generators Delivered
a large generator sits next to a school. Generator in Place
a Soldier watches as a forklift drives down the road past him. Deputy watches Generator Placement
a Soldier stands with two other people as they observe a forklift remove a large generator from a flatbed truck. Generator Offload
A man is working on a generator Pump Station Generator Install
A man is working on a generator while another looks on. Pump Station Generator Install

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