Governor Nathan Deal expands State of Emergency to include Gordon County

This evening, Governor Nathan Deal expanded the state of emergency declared on Christmas Eve to now include Gordon, Macon, Towns, Troup and Wilkes counties.

These counties are added to the executive order signed by Deal declaring a state of emergency for Fannin, Gilmer and Pickens counties on December 24 after severe weather resulted in flooding and damage.

From previous release: “Following severe weather that resulted in flooding, damage to roads and properties and downed trees, the state is working to ensure the affected counties have access to the resources necessary for response efforts,” Deal said. “Georgia is expected to receive more severe weather through Christmas Day and we will continue to closely monitor this situation. Additional counties may be included in this declaration as needed.”

Under Director Jim Butterworth, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) is coordinating disaster response efforts in areas with widespread flooding with assistance from the Georgia Department of Transportation , the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Natural Resources. GEMA/HS is also working with local authorities to ensure resources and assistance are made available.