Dear Friend,
As you know, Hurricane Helene is set to make landfall in Georgia later this week, and Governor Brian Kemp has issued a State of Emergency. While we pray that the worst impacts of the storm will not affect our district, we must be prepared for all scenarios.
Recommended items for your basic ready kit include:
- Water - At least 3 gallons per person, for drinking and sanitation
- Food - At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food
- Can opener - For food, if kit contains canned food
- Radio - Battery-powered or hand crank NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle - To signal for help
- Face mask - To help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties - For personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers -To turn off utilities
- Local maps
Click here for a complete ready kit checklist.
Pay close attention to local weather reports, including updates from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. For more information on how to protect your family, home, pets, and business, please visit: https://buddycarter.house.gov/hurricanes/
Thank you to our Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs), first responders, and local officials who are working hard to ensure that we are safe and protected from Hurricane Helene.
FEMA Update
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted a major disaster declaration for Georgia counties impacted by Tropical Storm Debby. This declaration will release federal funding to help the recovery of communities and individuals impacted by the storm.
Assistance to individuals and households is available in the following First District counties: Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long.
For those in counties eligible for individual assistance, you can apply for assistance HERE or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
Public assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards is being offered for the following First District counties: Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office if we can be of assistance.
Stay safe,
