January 13th, 2021 – 2:30 PM
Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency –
Governor Brian Kemp requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Zeta
based on joint federal, state and local preliminary damage assessments totaling more than $22
million. The disaster declaration approved by President Donald Trump makes public assistance
available for 21 counties in Georgia.
“The declaration will provide resources to help offset the costs of Tropical Storm Zeta,” said Chris Stallings, GEMA/HS Director.
“It will be a great help to the communities recovering from this event.”
Public Assistance is available to state and local government entities and qualified not-for-profit
organizations in Banks, Carroll, Cherokee, Dawson, Douglas, Fannin, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer,
Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Lumpkin, Paulding, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White Counties.
It will provide financial aid for debris removal and repairs to roads, bridges and power infrastructure for up to 75 percent of the cost for the project.
In addition, under this declaration all areas in the State of Georgia are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. HMGP provides assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.