President Bush has approved Governor Perdue’s request and issued a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 14 Georgia counties impacted by Hurricane Ivan, including Carroll, Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Early, Franklin, Fulton, Gilmer, Madison, Rabun, Towns, Union and White.
As a result of the declaration, residents and business owners in the 14 counties, as well as other counties, may be eligible for a range of federal assistance.
FEMA and GEMA are encouraging anyone who experienced damage from Hurricane Ivan to call FEMA’s toll-free registration number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), regardless of whether they live in one of the declared counties. Speech and hearing impaired residents should call 1-800-462-7585. Calling the toll-free number is the first step in determining eligibility for disaster aid.