The early estimate of 'insured losses' in southwest Georgia after the storms of late last week, was put at 35-million dollars. But that number was likely to go up as more information comes in. The estimate came from State Insurance and Fire commissioner John Oxendine in his early tour of damage. Governor Sonny Perdue in his tour of the affected areas, called the damage "much more significant than I had hoped". President Bush visited people in Sumter County and Americus on Saturday, meeting with residents and state and local officials.
In the wake of the deadly storms that moved through Georgia Thursday into Friday, a disaster recovery center is opening in Americus. The center to help tornado victims will open today at NOON--at 1607 Martin Luther King Boulevard. It will stay open through Saturday, 8am to 6:30 pm each day. Those affected in Sumter County can register at the center for 'disaster assistance' and other programs.
