Troup County officials remain optimistic about aid after months of severe tornadoes
Troup County has seen a string of severe weather and tornadoes since mid-January. Last month, the county had a fifth tornado that damaged over a hundred homes, while 25 were completely destroyed.
Gov. Brian Kemp visited the city of West Point last month to assess damages after declaring a state of emergency for the county and several others that ended Monday.
Eric Mosley is the manager of the county. Mosley says West Point was the city hit hardest along the tornado’s path.
“Our community, as a whole, traditionally [doesn’t] see a lot of weather like this. And this year has been certainly an unusual year for us,” Mosely said.
Some resources are currently available to residents, but the county is working to do more for those dealing with the aftermath of the storms. Officials say an organization called Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) has been implemented to bring a “one-stop-shop” to the area. VOAD is a group of volunteers and nonprofit organizations helping locals in Troup County.
“We’re utilizing that organization to kind of help bolster opportunities for people for resources,” Mosley said. “Things like the American Red Cross, like the Salvation Army and some of our other opportunities for displaced victims— they can utilize that service.”
A Red Cross shelter is open in West Point for residents as of now, but Troup County officials have already met with FEMA to request further assistance for residents.
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