Christie sending N.J. National Guard to Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma

Christie sending N.J. National Guard to Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma

NEWARK — Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday approved the deployment of New Jersey Army National Guard soldiers to help evacuate Floridians expected to be displaced by Hurricane Irma. The 253rd Transportation Company, a historic unit in Cape May outfitted with high-wheeled vehicles, will depart from their home armory in two stages and are expected to arrive…