Gov. Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) thanked former President Donald Trump for keeping the nation's attention focused on Hurricane Helen's tragedy during a joint news conference in Evans on Friday. did.
First, Kemp said the storm killed 33 Georgians and destroyed 35 percent of the state's total cotton crop, 10 to 30 percent of the state's peanut crop, and 48,000 acres of pecans that were either: He emphasized that the state's agricultural yields had been hit hard, with most of the trees being wiped out. Damaged or destroyed. ”
As the state grapples with this scourge, Kemp said that whether it's the linemen across the country who are working tirelessly to restore power to their fellow citizens or the “small churches that are providing food.” He said he has witnessed “many stories of hope and perseverance.” 400 to 600 people come per day. ”
Kemp vowed that his administration's efforts to restore Georgia would not end “until everyone is restored and made whole,” citing Galatheon 6:9.
“I want to encourage all the local officials and the many citizens who are working so hard on this recovery, helping people and talking with people every day. Keep up the great work and keep the faith. And know that we will be with you until the end,” he added.
Kemp then introduced Trump, praising him for keeping the spotlight on states reeling from disaster like Georgia.
“It's an honor and I want to thank President Trump for making his second visit to the state to inspect the storm damage and keep the entire state focused on recovery.”
President Trump praised Kemp's “excellent job” in handling the crisis.
“So, thank you, Brian. The governor is doing a great job, I want to say that,” Trump said.
President Trump said he was confident “everything possible” would be done to get Georgia back on its feet.
“As the governor said, the houses and roads are still under construction. Everything is being worked on. The good thing is, I met one group, I met two groups, and now I'm meeting the third group. “I want to tell you that I have no doubt that everything that can be done will be accomplished,” President Trump said.
“It's going to take time. It's going to take a lot of effort, and it's a very heartbreaking situation,” Trump added.
After deflecting a question about the upcoming presidential election, Trump said, “I told the governor that if I got involved, he would get the best care.”
President Trump is scheduled to hold a town hall event Friday in North Carolina, another state affected by Hurricane Helen, which has seen devastating flash flooding in western North Carolina.
