Members of the Virginia Defense Force Incident Management Assistance Team in Onancock prepare for possible duty in response to Hurricane Irene August 26 by setting up a TAC-PAC to provide communication between Virginia National Guard Soldiers on duty across the commonwealth. The Virginia National Guard has been authorized to bring up to 300 personnel on state active duty for possible missions including high water transport and light debris removal. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew H. Owen, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)