GA Counties Get Federal Funds for Storm Expenses
Dozens of Georgia counties will get federal funds to help recoup expenses racked up from February’s snow and ice storm.
“We had over $400,000 in damages that we turned in our initial damage assessment,” says Tim Padgett, the emergency management director for Carroll County.
Padgett and other Georgia officials will show the Federal Emergency Management Agency how much money was spent during the storm.
For example, Coweta County spent between $2 and $3 million, according to Jay Jones, the emergency management director of that area.
“We prepare for disasters. We respond and coordinate the disasters and this is part of the recovery phase of the disaster, and you know, we’re very proud to get our money back here to the local government,” says Padgett.
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“It’s a great relief. I mean, like every other county, we’ve been struggling for, you know, years now to meet our budgets. Anytime that we can get any help, it’s greatly appreciated,” says Tray Polk, the emergency management director for Covington and Newton County.
The federal government will reimburse up to 75% of what the counties spent.
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