Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a State of Emergency for all of Georgia ahead of Tropical Storm Helene. President Joe Biden also approved a “major disaster declaration” for FEMA to assist the state.
Kemp’s state of emergency will last through Oct. 2. What does a state of emergency do? The order essentially frees up emergency funds for areas that could be impacted and mobilizes agencies to help with preparation, response and recovery before and after a storm.
The order also allows up to 500 Georgia National Guard troops to help with storm preparation and response.
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