Imperial Sugar is asking state lawmakers for financial aid after a deadly explosion that killed nine-people at its sugar refinery near Savannah two weeks ago.
The company isn't seeking any funds for itself. A spokesman says, Imperial Sugar is adequately insured.
Rather, the company's C.E.O. met this week with state lawmakers and Governor Sonny Perdue, seeking state aid for local police departments and a hospital that responded to the February 7th explosion.
Police racked up tens of thousands of dollars in overtime, while Savannah's Memorial Health University Medical Center remains in financial distress because of ongoing concerns with trauma care.
Perdue has proposed boosting trauma care funding through higher fines for the most dangerous speeding drivers.
A public memorial service for those killed in the disaster is scheduled for Saturday.
The company isn't seeking any funds for itself. A spokesman says, Imperial Sugar is adequately insured.
Rather, the company's C.E.O. met this week with state lawmakers and Governor Sonny Perdue, seeking state aid for local police departments and a hospital that responded to the February 7th explosion.
Police racked up tens of thousands of dollars in overtime, while Savannah's Memorial Health University Medical Center remains in financial distress because of ongoing concerns with trauma care.
Perdue has proposed boosting trauma care funding through higher fines for the most dangerous speeding drivers.
A public memorial service for those killed in the disaster is scheduled for Saturday.
