in their "state" role, the air national guard may be called up for active duty by the governors to help respond to domestic emergencies and disasters, such as those caused by hurricanes, floods, fires, and earthquakes. in the case of the dc air national guard in this role, the adjutant general of the district of columbia reports to the mayor of the district of columbia, who may only activate dc ang assets for local purposes after consulting with the president of the united states.