WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) gave the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today 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.
This announcement comes after Rep. Carter led the entire Georgia Congressional Delegation in a letter to the White House, in which the members expressed “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 releases 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, and Wayne Counties.
Individuals in Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long, and Screven Counties can apply with FEMA the following ways:
- Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
2. Constituents may call the application phone number at 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.
Apply for disaster assistance here.
Hurricane resources available here.
Read the full letter here.
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