Twenty-eight Georgia counties are now eligible for federal disaster relief due to damage caused by Hurricane Idalia.
President Biden extended the major disaster declaration for the state to include 25 more counties. Biden earlier declared disasters in Cook, Glynn, and Lowndes counties.
On Sunday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the declaration now covers Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bullock, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Echols, Emanuel, Jeff Davis, Jenkins, Lanier, Pierce, Screven, Tattnall, Thomas, Tift, Ware and Wayne Counties for Public Assistance.
Affected areas are now eligible for federal assistance to help with their recovery efforts from Idalia. The storm swept through the state on Aug. 30, 2023, causing widespread wind and flooding damage.
Assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the hurricane.
Public Assistance is available to state and local governments and qualified not-for-profit organizations. It will provide financial aid for debris removal and emergency work.
