Tropical Storm Debby

Federal Emergency Declaration

On Monday, August 5, 2024, Governor Brian P. Kemp requested a federal pre-landfall Emergency Declaration for the State of Georgia in anticipation of Hurricane Debby. Governor Kemp’s request asked for immediate assistance to save lives, protect property and public health and safety, and lessen the threat of a catastrophe. Late Monday night, the White House issued an Emergency Declaration for the State of Georgia. The Emergency Declaration provides direct federal assistance to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby.

To read the entire press release, visit gema.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-08-07/georgia-receives-federal-emergency-declaration.

Flooding and Damages

There are parts of Georgia that received flooding and damages due to Tropical Storm Debby. We strongly advise individuals to stay off the roads, if possible. For more information, visit gema.georgia.gov/floods-and-flash-floods for preparedness tips.
 

Federal Disaster Aid Process

After a disaster, Federal aid may be necessary. Following is a step-by-step process of how we request federal disaster assistance.

Report Damages

Should you have damages to your home, business, or any other property, it's important to report them promptly. You can do so by visiting https://damage-assessment-gema-soc.hub.arcgis.com/ and selecting the Report Damage button. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code provided for hassle-free reporting.