Even though it has been downgraded from a hurricane after making landfall, Tropical Storm Debby is still dangerous, say state officials. Meanwhile, the federal government is opening the doors to disaster relief in the wake of the storm.
Today the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced disaster assistance is available to Georgia. That comes after President Biden signed an emergency declaration in response to Tropical Storm Debby moving through the state. Federal help will be available for 55 counties, mostly in South Georgia.
In a press conference this morning from Georgia’s Emergency Management Agency, Governor Brian Kemp urged Georgians to stay vigilant as this storm passes through the state, bringing dangerous heavy rainfall and flooding to inland and coastal counties.
Kemp emphasized that the declaration from President Biden for federal aid is only for evacuation and shelter support, and does not include storm response or funding.