Dem GA Sen Ossoff/GOP GA Rep Scott write to leaders, asking for federal agriculture disaster aid: To prevent deep and lasting economic damage to the agricultural industry in the southeastern United States, it is imperative that Congress make appropriations as soon as possible
I applaud the US military and the IDF for successfully intercepting hundreds of Iranian missiles today.
This coalition saved thousands of lives.
Let me be clear: America will continue to support our ally, Israel, as we stand up for democracy and against terrorism.
We've been in constant communication with our Congressional Delegation including
@AustinScottGA08
,
@SenOssoff
, and many others. We have a long road ahead, and I'm proud to see our delegation come together to support farmers, producers, and all Georgians as we work to recover from
Sen. Ossoff &
@AustinScottGA08
, alongside Georgia's entire Congressional delegation, led a bipartisan, bicameral group of 34 lawmakers urging Congressional Leadership to pass agricultural disaster relief following the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Our farmers have faced multiple growing seasons without federal support, and they need relief now.
@SenOssoff
and I led the GA Delegation and other lawmakers in sending a bipartisan letter to leadership, urging them to pass ag relief after Hurricane Helene.
Thank you Governor Kemp for requesting an official expedited emergency disaster declaration from
@FEMA
! Georgia’s 8th appreciates your swift efforts to aid recovery.
As we continue our work to rebuild from Hurricane Helene, I have requested an official expedited emergency disaster declaration from
@FEMA
to ensure we have all the necessary resources for a full recovery in all affected parts of the state.
Neighbors helping neighbors is about as American as it gets.
Thank you
@FEMA_Deanne
for helping out in Valdosta today as our district recovers from Hurricane Helene!
I’m on the ground with
@AustinScottGA08
in Valdosta, Georgia today to assess the damages and check in with residents following Hurricane
#Helene
. As I told the community, we will be with them for as long as it takes to recover.
I’m on the ground with
@AustinScottGA08
in Valdosta, Georgia today to assess the damages and check in with residents following Hurricane
#Helene
. As I told the community, we will be with them for as long as it takes to recover.
Surveying damage in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Valdosta, Georgia,
@FEMA_Deanne
is joined by
@AustinScottGA08
and other local officials, and people impacted by
#Helene
. We are working with
@GeorgiaEMAHS
and the state on damage assessments so we can provide federal support.
This morning we joined
@GovKemp
,
@GaFirstLady
,
@AustinScottGA08
, and other state and local leaders to assess damage from
#HurricaneHelene
around Lowndes County. Please continue to pray for our farmers and all Georgians who were impacted as we continue the recovery effort.
Today
@GAFirstLady
, the girls, and I joined state and local leaders to assess Helene’s destruction in the Lowndes County area. We’re deploying every available resource to affected areas across this state, and we thank you for your patience as we work to recover.
If your property was damaged by Hurricane Helene, be sure to protect yourself from scammers. "Storm-chasers" often go door-to-door soliciting their services after major storms - stay safe by practicing these tips.
The last step for
#forest
landowners with damage from
#HurricaneHelene
is to Restore your land. Working with your professional forester, decide how much restoration is needed. Also look into financial assistance programs that may be available to you.
As we begin the recovery process, it is absolutely essential that you document all damage to your operation. This information is critical as we begin the process of requesting much-needed emergency relief for producers from USDA and our other federal partners.
As we begin the recovery process, it is absolutely essential that you document all damage to your operation. This information is critical as we begin the process of requesting much-needed emergency relief for producers from USDA and our other federal partners.