Virginia National Guard Soldiers prepare for possible severe weather response operations related to Tropical Storm Debby Aug. 8, 2024, in Danville, Virginia. The VNG staged Soldiers with tactical trucks capable of high water transportation at VNG facilities in Lynchburg, Danville and Petersburg, and the personnel will be ready conduct missions Thursday morning. VNG troops will also have chain saw teams to conduct debris reduction operations, and helicopter rescue hoist capabilities are also on standby.