Rep. Earl L. Carter, US Representative for Georgia's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Earl L. Carter, US Representative for Georgia's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a major disaster declaration for counties impacted by Hurricane Debby, including several in Georgia’s First Congressional District (GA-01).
"I am glad FEMA approved this necessary funding for Georgia counties impacted by Hurricane Debby. After touring flooding in Richmond Hill, it became clear that these funds were urgently needed to help residents rebuild their homes and businesses. Today’s major disaster declaration officially puts GA-01 on the road to recovery," said Rep. Carter.
The announcement follows a letter led by Rep. Carter and signed by the entire Georgia Congressional Delegation to the White House, expressing "full support of Governor Brian Kemp’s request for a major disaster declaration for the counties in the state of Georgia significantly impacted by Hurricane Debby, which caused severe damages beyond the combined capabilities of our state and local governments’ ability to respond."
The Major Disaster Declaration provides federal funds for:
- Individual Assistance for Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long, and Screven Counties.
- Public Assistance for Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Effingham Evans Jeff Davis Jenkins Lanier Long Lowndes McIntosh Pierce Screven Tattnall Thomas Tift Toombs Ware Wayne Counties.
Individuals in Bryan Bulloch Chatham Effingham Evans Liberty Long Screven Counties can apply with FEMA online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).
In light of Tropical Storm Helene’s potential landfall in GA-01 this week Rep Carter urges residents to stay safe and vigilant:
"Hurricane season is not over. We must continue to prepare for every weather emergency. My website has links to emergency readiness resources and I encourage all residents to follow updates from GEMA. Stay safe Georgia," said Rep. Carter.
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