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Alabama Gov. Riley Estimates $5.8 Million In Flood Damage, Tours Area
December 19, 2009
As the flood cleanup continued in Escambia County, Alabama, Gov. Bob Riley toured the hardest hit areas of Brewton Friday afternoon.
Brewton, Flomaton, Atmore and other areas of the county suffered almost $6 million in damage. Riley promised that help from his office and other state departments would be on the way by Christmas Eve. The governor also said his office would work to get federal agencies involved in the cleanup and recovery process.
“The state will do everything it can to help our citizens and our communities,” Riley said.
During his Friday visit to Escambia County, Riley visited with local and county leaders and toured the county’s emergency management agency.
Riley declared a state of emergency on Wednesday in Escambia and three other Alabama counties due to the significant rainfall and flooding. By declaring a state of emergency, the governor authorized the Alabama Emergency Management Agency to assist communities, make the appropriate assessments of damage and seek state and federal assistance for the affected areas.
Pictured top: Flooding in Flomaton Tuesday morning. Pictured inset: Alabama Gov. Bob Riley. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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