SAVANNAH, Ga. — A state of emergency for much of southeast Georgia over flooding following heavy rains last week was extended another week by order of Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday.
The state of emergency applies to areas including Savannah (Chatham County) & Valdosta (Lowndes County).
The full list of counties includes: Atkinson, Ben Hill, Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Dodge, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lanier, Laurens, Lowndes, Montgomery, Screven, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen and Wheeler.
It is now due to expire next Wednesday, Nov. 20, just before midnight.
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It provides that "all resources of the State of Georgia be made available to assist in preparation, response and recovery activities throughout the affected areas, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency shall activate the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan and the Georgia State Operations Center."
According to local reports, several city roads in Valdosta are closed due to recent storm damage, and the Ogeechee River is a threat to crest and cause flooding in the area of Richmond Hill south of Savannah.
"Our commitment to helping Georgians impacted by recent severe flooding remains unwavering, which is why I’ve extended the State of Emergency for certain counties in Southeast Georgia," Gov. Kemp wrote on X, announcing the extended state of emergency.
