Chesterfield firefighters and Virginia National Guard soldiers in Florida for Hurricane Milton

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Three Chesterfield County firefighters and four Virginia National Guard soldiers are in Florida, bracing for the impact of Hurricane Milton. This crew is part of the Virginia Helicopter Aquatic Rescue (VAHART) team used for search and rescue missions.   The team left from the Sandston area of Henrico County in the morning on Tuesday, Oct. 8, and according to Chesterfield County Fire and EMS, it will be on standby in Tallahassee, Fla. until Hurricane Milton moves through.  Governor Glenn Youngkin stopped by before the team headed out, wishing firefighters and soldiers good luck.    Gov. Glenn Youngkin meeting with members of the Virginia Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (VAHART) -- which includes Chesterfield County firefighters -- ahead of their deployment to Florida for Hurricane Milton. (Photo: Chesterfield County Fire & EMS) Just last week, this crew was in southwest Virginia after Hurricane Helene came through, causing flooding, power outages and more destruction. Chesterfield County Fire and EMS said it helped with 90 evacuations and rescued six people.   For the latest on Hurricane Milton, be sure to stick with 8News both on-air and online.