In order for National Guard troops to be deployed, a request is to the Governor from the local government, and after discussion, no request was ever made. The Guard may still be utilized to help in this disaster if a time comes when a community requests a defined mission...
If you want a career in the NWS and love meteorology and forecasting weather, including at an office like this one, know that rotating shifts is one of the toughest aspects of this job. I must be honest that it is not easy when it comes to applying for meteorologist positions in the NW...