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Georgia Looks To Recovery After Devastating Storms

January 24th, 2017

Rescue workers prepare to enter a mobile home Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, to search for survivors at Big Pine Estates that was damaged by a tornado, in Albany, Ga. Fire and rescue crews were searching through the debris Monday, looking for people who might have become trapped when the storm came through. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

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Georgia is cleaning up after storms tore through the southern part of the state this weekend, killing a reported 15 people.

The National Weather Service said 39 possible tornadoes were reported over the weekend, according to the Associated Press. The Red Cross has deployed teams to help those affected.

Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency in 16 Georgia counties: Atkinson, Baker, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Crisp, Dougherty, Lowndes, Mitchell, Thomas, Turner, Wilcox and Worth.

He said he expects FEMA to act fast on the state’s request for help, and he plans to visit the affected areas on Wednesday.

Red Cross shelter locations in Georgia:

COOK COUNTY:

First Baptist Church of Adel,

200 E Fufth St.,

Adel, GA 31620

People interested in donating items and supplies can drop off at:

First Assembly of God Church,

601 Massee Post Rd.,

Adel, GA 31620

DOUGHERTY COUNTY:

Albany Civic Center,