Florida Nationwide Guard Basic James Eifert on Monday stated the vaccine mandate doesn’t influence his potential to activate unvaccinated service members to assist with Hurricane Ian response efforts.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency on Sunday.
“This storm has the potential to strengthen into a significant hurricane and we encourage all Floridians to make their preparations,” DeSantis stated in an announcement. “We’re coordinating with all state and native authorities companions to trace potential impacts of this storm.”
Hurricane Ian is predicted to hit Florida by the center of the week.
“The vaccine mandate doesn’t influence our potential to deliver individuals in on state energetic obligation… We can be activating all of these individuals [who are unvaccinated].” Eifert stated.
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Main Basic James O. Eifert: “The vaccine mandate doesn’t influence our potential to deliver individuals in on state energetic obligation… We can be activating all of these individuals [who are unvaccinated].” pic.twitter.com/G6u45yThVQ
— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) September 26, 2022
Florida’s Voice reported:
Main Basic James O. Eifert declared that unvaccinated army members may be reactivated within the Florida Nationwide Guard to guard the state with impending Hurricane Ian.
Earlier this yr, Secretary of Protection Lloyd J. Austin III mandated that every one service members obtain COVID-19 vaccination.
Per the Division of Protection, Nationwide Guardsmen who refuse to obtain the photographs threat repercussions and penalties until a licensed exception is granted. Lack of wages or the capability to coach are examples. Those that proceed to disobey a legitimate order threat being discharged.
Regardless of the mandate, unvaccinated servicemen and ladies of the Nationwide Guard will be capable of serve Florida if wanted, he stated.
The Main Basic’s feedback on protocol for unvaccinated members adopted DeSantis’ feedback on turbines, emergency preparations, and evacuation warnings. He instructed Floridians to solely function turbines open air.
