While thousands of people are getting out of Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma, emergency reinforcements from New Jersey are heading to the Sunshine State to assist in relief.

The New Jersey Army National Guard departed from Cape May County on Friday. The unit has high-wheeled vehicles for rescues and other emergencies.

A Naval Reserve Unit was already deployed to Florida equipped with boats and towing vehicles.

The New Jersey State Police are currently in Florida, ready to help with rescue efforts in the aftermath of the storm. They posted a video to their Facebook showing Task Force 1 leaving New Jersey early Friday morning.

"Disaster deployment is usually a two-week commitment, at least a two-week commitment.  This gives the volunteer enough time to be on the ground and performing that role," says Diane Concannon, of the American Red Cross New Jersey Region.

The American Red Cross says it expects to shelter up to 120,000 evacuees across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. To assist with the massive effort, the Red Cross New Jersey Region is prepared to go even at a moment's notice.

More than 25 Red Cross volunteers from New Jersey have been deployed to Florida and more are still expected. Training sessions were going on Saturday to prepare volunteers who are deployed to relief efforts.

Some volunteers for the Red Cross signed up when they heard about the severity of the storm.

"I wanted to see what I can do to help and I went on the Red Cross website and I saw what they needed and that's how I arrived here today," said Gina Fritz.

The American Red Cross says it is always looking for volunteers.