Westover Moving C-5Bs; Continuing FEMA Set-up
October 28th, 2012
WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. (WGGB) — With Sandy’s strong winds on the way, they’re not taking any chances at Westover Air Reserve Base.
All but two of the base’s C-5Bs are being evacuated to the MacDill Air Force Base in Florida to prevent wind damage.
Each of the planes costs about $179 million.
Meantime, a 30-member Federal Emergency Management team is at the base.
By Sunday evening, 77 tractor-trailers loaded with emergency supplies will be arriving. Meals, bottled water, cots, generators, tarps and other items will be directed from Westover to the hardest hit areas.
Kudos to Westover for getting 14 of the 16 flyable in short notice, this is unheard of!
It’s time for the states to shut everything down but emergency opps
Wonder if the base will be open tomorrow. Don’t feel like driving in and then being sent home.