UPDATE: Kentucky Guardsmen deployment to Caribbean cancelled

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – The deployment of Kentucky Guardsmen to the Caribbean scheduled for Monday from Louisville was cancelled, according to the Kentucky National Guard.

The mission of the 940th MP Company was cancelled after the Virgin Island National Guard and local authorities were able to provide the necessary security and support following the damage from Hurricane Irma, according to the guard.

The Kentucky National Guard says it’s ready to help with any requested support at home and abroad.