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PHOTO RELEASE: Carter tours damage, receives Hurricane Helene recovery update in Wayne, Ware, Glynn, and Pierce counties

Washington, October 2, 2024
PIERCE COUNTY – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) met with Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs) in Wayne, Pierce, Ware, and Glynn counties to tour Hurricane Helene damage and receive an update on the First Congressional District’s recovery.


“Thank you to the brave first responders, EMA employees, linemen, and everyone who is stepping up to keep Georgia’s First Congressional District safe in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The damage, especially to our growers, farmers, and producers, cannot be overstated. My prayers are with everyone who is grieving the loss of life and property following this historic destruction,” said Rep. Carter. “I’m calling on Congress to swiftly approve all necessary funding to assist our community’s recovery and am ready to return to Washington to get the job done.”



Carter tours Hurricane Helene damage in Pierce County

 


Carter meets with family of Leon Davis, Blackshear firefighter killed in the line of duty during Hurricane Helene
(Left to Right: Scott Davis, son; Shirley Davis, wife; Rep. Buddy Carter; Kevin Davis, son)

 


Carter passes out GEMA Water in Pierce County

 


Carter at Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church in Ware County

 


Carter with Wayne County EMA

 


Carter with Glynn County EMA

 

Rep. Carter has been in constant communication with the White House, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Governor Brian Kemp to expand the Major Disaster Declaration to include all impacted First District counties. This declaration releases federal funding to help the recovery of communities and individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene. Currently, the qualifying First District counties include: Appling, Bacon, Chatham, Liberty, Pierce, and Ware.

 

Residents in qualifying counties can apply for assistance the following ways:


- Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov

 - Over the phone at 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585)




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