NEW YORK - President Barack Obama is assuring Georgia officials that requests for federal aid to deal with deadly torrential rains will receive prompt attention.
Obama spokesman Nick Shapiro says the president called Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue Tuesday night and expressed condolences for the deaths and concern for residents of flooded areas. Perdue gave Obama an update on the situation and they discussed the ongoing response to the emergency.
Perdue has asked Obama to declare a state of emergency in Georgia. Officials estimated $250 million in damage in the state.
Shapiro says Obama's homeland security aides and the White House situation room will give him regular updates.
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July 2nd, 2024
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