Allen Praises Trump on Timely Federal Emergency Declaration

President Trump issued an emergency declaration in Georgia today. This currently includes fourteen counties in Georgia's 12th Congressional district, including: Appling, Bulloch, Burke, Camden, Candler, Coffee, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Jenkins, Jeff Davis, Screven, Tattnall, Toombs, and Treutlen counties.

With this designation, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is authorized to provide federal resources, including direct Federal assistance. Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12) issued the following statement:

"I thank the Federal Emergency Management Agency and President Trump for issuing an Emergency Declaration for counties in my district and throughout Southeast Georgia in a timely manner. I am proud that our President is taking these hurricanes seriously, and I believe his actions will save lives. Having this designation will aid our families and businesses in rebuilding after any damage from Hurricane Irma."

Hurricane Irma is one of the strongest hurricanes on record - it is imperative that you prepare for this storm. For preparedness tips and useful information please visit:

Federal Emergency Management Agency Georgia Department of Agriculture Hurricane Response Center

Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency

Make Your Own Ready Kit

Ready.Ga.Gov

Ready.Gov

Download the Ready Georgia mobile app.

Download the FEMA mobile app.

State of Emergency County Contacts from GEMA:

Appling: 912-367-8170

Burke: 706-554-6651

Bulloch: 912-489-1661

Candler: 912-685-4600

Coffee: 912-389-1705

Effingham: 912-754-8888

Emanuel: 478-237-3169

Evans: 912-739-1991

Jenkins: 478-982-6112

Jeff Davis: 912-375-6628

Screven: 912-564-2709

Tattnall: 912-557-6820

Toombs: 912-526-6424

Treutlen: 478-595-8472

Read this original document at: https://allen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=875