Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) has announced the successful securing of a 24-month extension for Georgia to utilize federal funds allocated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This extension is aimed at aiding reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Matthew.
The additional time will be directed towards completing five ongoing projects associated with Hurricane Matthew and eight related to Hurricane Irma.
“The state of Georgia has faced extreme natural disasters, causing damage statewide that cannot be rebuilt overnight,” said Rep. Carter. “I’m proud to have secured additional time for Georgia’s Emergency Management Agency to continue rebuilding our state so that it is better prepared for future storms. The progress that’s already been made has been tremendous, and there is more work to be done to ensure that we are ready the next time a hurricane strikes.”
