Governor Perdue Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 |
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"I am confident President Obama will recognize the extensive damage these floods have caused on such a large metro area," said Governor Perdue. "This request for disaster funding is essential for the recovery and rebuilding process to begin for these Georgians, local governments and businesses."
Governor Perdue also issued an Executive Order yesterday declaring a state of emergency in 17 counties affected by heavy rain and severe weather that have passed through
Several
For more emergency information, visit GEMA's Web site at www.gema.ga.gov. To learn how to prepare for disaster, visit www.ready.ga.gov. For more information on federal assistance programs please go to www.fema.gov/
Request Emergency Declaration - 09 22 09.pdf |