From the
Report of the Adjutant General, 1 Jult 1926-30 June 1928:
At the time of the St. Francis dam disaster on March 13, 1928,
the commanding officers of the Infantry and Air Service units
located in the Los Angeles district made a reconnaissance and
reported the situation. The Governor made a personal investigation
and it was decided that troops would not be necessary although
the 160th Infantry Regiment was held in readiness. Tentage, blankets
and other supplies were, however, furnished the refugees.