11/19/2021
Senator Jon Ossoff is working to prepare coastal Georgia for next year's hurricane season, today securing a commitment from a high-level FEMA nominee to visit Savannah and meet with Mayor Van Johnson to better prepare Savannah and coastal Georgia for storm surge, coastal flooding, and high winds associated with tropical storms.
See the Senator’s line of questioning to FEMA Deputy Administrator nominee Erik Hooks below. Sen. Ossoff sought particular assurances concerning disaster preparation for low-income and minority communities, such as the Gullah Geechee community and encouraged him to meet with key local civic leaders and advocates such as Dr. Mildred McClain of Harambee House.
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