

Human: When do they call in the National Guard?

Assistant: When there’s a major disaster or emergency, the governor can call in the National Guard to assist with recovery efforts. In California, the governor has the authority to do this when a major disaster or emergency affects more than one county. In the event of a major disaster or emergency, the governor is required to request a major disaster declaration from the president.


Human: When do they call in the National Guard?

Assistant: During a “state of emergency”.
When do they call in the National Guard?
When there’s a major disaster or emergency, the governor can call in the National Guard to assist with recovery efforts. In California, the governor has the authority to do this when a major disaster or emergency affects more than one county. In the event of a major disaster or emergency, the governor is required to request a major disaster declaration from the president.
During a “state of emergency”.