- Tropical Storm Debby brought damaging wind and heavy rain to Georgia in early August.
- Multiple leaders in U.S. Congress are working to bring relief to the area following the storm’s damage.
- Watch our report on the damage done in Valdosta above and read the news release about next steps below.
NEWS RELEASE:
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressing the Biden Administration to help Georgia farmers impacted by Tropical Storm Debby.
Today, Sens. Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, alongside Congressmen Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA-01) and Austin Scott (R-GA-08), launched a bipartisan, bicameral inquiry with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure that Georgia farmers and growers in counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby get the relief and assistance they deserve.
“Tropical Storm Debby hit South Georgia with devastating rain and wind that caused widespread harm to crops and property. Over four days, farms sustained flooding and wind damage that will undoubtedly result in serious financial losses for many Georgia growers,” the group wrote to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. “We implore you to take every possible step to help these growers recover from this storm by ensuring they receive the maximum support possible under the insurance they have purchased from the Federal Crop Insurance Program.”