INTERVIEW – AARON NEGHERBON (Neer-Bon) — founder of TroopsDirect,  direct-response, military supply organization who is helping the TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD

• ABOUT WHAT TROOPS DIRECT IS DOING: It’s not just the citizen victims of Harvey who are in need. This past Sunday, TroopsDirect, (www.troopsdirect.org) the nation’s only direct-response, military supply organization, was contacted by the Texas National Guard. The troops were already in serious need of supplies. Over the past 36 hours, the civilian-run TroopsDirect has secured and shipped (at no charge) the following: 750,000 bottles of Gatorade, 200,000 Mylar rescue blankets, 800 cots, 10,000 Clif Bars, 10,000 squirt packets of Strike Force energy gel, Waterproof boots, Gloves and Computer printers
• Governor Abbott Activates Entire Texas National Guard In Response To Hurricane Harvey Devastation. Governor Greg Abbott today announced he has activated the entire Texas National Guard in response to Hurricane Harvey, bringing the total number of deployed guardsman to roughly 12,000. These National Guardsman will assist in the ongoing search and rescue effort for any Texans in immediate danger, and will be heavily involved in the extensive recovery effort in the aftermath of the storm. “It is imperative that we do everything possible to protect the lives and safety of people across the state of Texas as we continue to face the aftermath of this storm,” said Governor Abbott. “The Texas National Guard is working closely with FEMA and federal troops to respond urgently to the growing needs of Texans who have fallen victim to Hurricane Harvey, and the activation of the entire Guard will assist in the efforts already underway. I would like to thank FEMA Administrator Brock Long, as well as all our brave first responders for their hard work in helping those impacted by this terrible storm.”