State and federal officials are gearing up for hurricanes along the coast, even as emergency crews battle wildfires.
Governor Sonny Perdue says Georgia will do what it takes to keep residents safe from fires and hurricanes, should they strike at the same time.
"We will find the resources within our state budget, or even an emergency appropriation needed to do that. Will we be stretched thin? Yes".
Perdue says only a lot of rain can end the wildfires and statewide drought. He met with federal emergency management officials to discuss hurrican preparations. They said they would make sure shelters are in place, emergency supplies reach their destinations, and debris is removed quickly. But, officials said people have to take care of themselves first.
Governor Sonny Perdue says Georgia will do what it takes to keep residents safe from fires and hurricanes, should they strike at the same time.
"We will find the resources within our state budget, or even an emergency appropriation needed to do that. Will we be stretched thin? Yes".
Perdue says only a lot of rain can end the wildfires and statewide drought. He met with federal emergency management officials to discuss hurrican preparations. They said they would make sure shelters are in place, emergency supplies reach their destinations, and debris is removed quickly. But, officials said people have to take care of themselves first.
