Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp tours damage from Tropical Storm Debby
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday flew over coastal damage from Tropical Storm Debby and gave an update on the state’s response to the storm that brought more rain to the region than just about anyone can .
The state of emergency issued by Kemp has been extended for seven more days through Aug. 15, making state resources available to local governments and entities within the impact area.
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The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency state operations center is now at a Level 2 partial activation.
Teams from the Georgia National Guard, Department of Public Safety, Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Department of Agriculture and Georgia Department of Transportation are also working closely with affected counties to monitor damage and deploy as needed.
The governor and emergency management officials are also coordinating with Georgia’s utility providers, who have been responding to any power outages homes and businesses may experience.
“While the worst of Debby has ed, this remains an active situation,” Kemp said. “I’m grateful for all of our first responders, utility providers, and others who have already been in impacted areas ensuring people are safe, roads are able, and necessary repairs are made. We want to encourage all Georgians affected by the storm to be patient in allowing these men and women to do their work and return communities to full operation.”
Kemp and other state officials are strongly encouraging residents to stay off roads, do not drive around barricades and avoid standing water.
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