(WNY News Now) – Governor Hochul Sends 20 Soldiers and Heavy Equipment to Support Affected Communities. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York Army National Guard has deployed 20 engineer Soldiers from units that specialize in road construction and repair to South Carolina to assist with recovery in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Additionally, 17 pieces of heavy equipment, including dump trucks, back hoes, front end loaders and cranes, accompanied the Soldiers.