Deal: FEMA grants public assistance to 11 counties

Gov. Deal Nathan Deal today received notice from the White House and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that 11 counties impacted by the severe weather on January 21 and 22 have been approved for public assistance.

The 11 counties include:
Baker
Brooks
Calhoun
Clay
Cook
Crisp
Dougherty
Thomas
Turner
Wilcox
Worth

“I am thankful for the attention and assistance Georgia has received from President Trump, FEMA, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, and our state and local partners,” said Deal. “I am also encouraged by the continued efforts of everyone involved as we work together to rebuild these communities during this difficult time.”

For more information on damage assessments, contact Catherine Howden at Catherine.howden@gema.ga.gov.