MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — Gov. Kay Ivey has requested a federal major disaster declaration following Hurricane Isaias, according to a post from the governor.
Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike counties are among the 23 counties included in the request.
“I have submitted a request for a federal major disaster declaration for certain counties following impact from Hurricane Isaias,” Ivey said.
“Having support from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency is critical to states like Alabama, and I am hopeful it will be fulfilled so we can get Alabamians back on their feet.”
Other counties included are Baldwin, Barbour, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dallas, Escambia, Lowndes, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Sumter, Washington and Wilcox.
According to the governor’s post, damage assessments remain ongoing, and additional counties may be added to the request.
