UPDATED: Arkansas National Guard to help EMS crews, ambulances as state remains snow- and ice-bound

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: January 26, 2026

Words: 330

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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The governor ordered the Arkansas National Guard Monday to transition its winter weather response from assisting State Police to helping transport patients after a winter storm hit the state.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders ordered the guard to transition supporting the health department in 18 counties at least through Wednesday.

Sanders activated nearly 170 guardsmen on Friday to assist stranded motorists and clear debris ahead of the winter storm that struck the state over …

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