ALBANY — More than 900 National Guard soldiers and more than 100 vehicles will head to New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley today in response to Hurricane Irene.

If required, more than 12,000 soldiers and airmen and more than 680 vehicles could become involved in the already massive preparation effort.

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New York’s National Guard has available 15 Blackhawk helicopters, four Chinook helicopters, a huge C-130 cargo plane and six rescue helicopters.

Gov. Cuomo will have dispatched 230 soldiers with vehicles and satellite communications to Long Island by tonight.

Upstate will also have more than its normal Guard presence.