THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
PRESIDENT CLINTON DECLARES A MAJOR DISASTER EXISTS IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes on April 15, 1999.
The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Dooly County. Assistance can include disaster housing, grants, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Federal funding is also available on a cost share basis for hazard mitigation measures.
The Agency said that damage surveys are continuing in other areas, and additional counties may be added after the assessments are completed.
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