Governor Kemp provides an update on Hurricane Helene relief efforts

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Nearly a week after Hurricane Helene hit the Southeast, many Georgians are still trying to pick up the pieces.

Helene hit Georgia and other southeastern states last week after making landfall on the Big Bend coast of Florida on Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane. It has caused at least 25 deaths in Georgia and more than 150 deaths across the region, causing estimated billions of dollars in damage. More than 300,000 Georgians are still without power.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, along with state and federal leaders, has called a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday to discuss ongoing relief efforts. You can watch it here on ANF+.

His office said he would discuss it too BioLab chemical Rockdale County fire.

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On Wednesday, the Biden-Harris administration announced an additional $10 million for survivors, with 1,000 U.S. troops activated to deploy to disaster areas.

Atlanta News First and Gray Media are partnering with the Salvation Army to provide assistance for Hurricane Helene relief.

Disaster relief is asking viewers for donations to provide emergency food, drinks, emotional and spiritual care and long-term recovery resources to those affected, it said.

By making a financial donation to HeleneHelp.org, you help make all of these services possible and enable The Salvation Army to bring hope to those in need.

When you support The Salvation Army's disaster relief efforts, 100% of your donation will go toward the disaster relief effort you select.

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