GEORGIA — Georgians should be prepared for heavy rainfall over the next few days, according to GEMA Director Chris Stallings.
During the news conference Sunday, Stallings highlighted a number of things that is being done and what Hurricane Debby will bring to the Peach State.
About 100 people form 17 state and private agencies were at GEMA headquarters on Sunday to prepare disaster support.
“Our friends in the south are going to need our help,” Stallings said.
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The state is under a Level 1 activation, meaning full activation of resources at the state’s disposal. Gov. Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency for all 159 counties to allow large trucks carrying supplies to bypass weigh stations.
The core of Hurricane Debby is expected to move into Valdosta on Monday. Central Georgia should expect 10-15 inches of rain with heavy gusting winds at 40-50 miles per hour.
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