Thirty soldiers from Windsor are preparing to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The reservists from the Windsor Regiment have joined close to 400 soldiers redeployed to the Canadian Armed Forces Base in Borden, Ont.

Soldiers will be available to react to emergencies such as floods and fires with civilian service members spread thin or sick.

Regiment commander Lt. Col. Chris Quinlan says the goal is to isolate as many soldiers as possible so they're healthy and ready to respond when needed.

"So that we'll have the capacity to help when it's needed ... the government of Canada is that it's time to get more ready to do that," he says.

Quinlan says he's in regular contact with municipalities throughout Essex County.

"To understand what their developing requirements are both on the COVID-19 front and the flooding front in Essex County. It's prudent planning and us making sure that we're well positioned to provide a response when the ask comes," he added.

Around 200 soldiers and numerous vehicles have been redeployed from southwestern Ontario.