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Sunday, six tornadoes touched down in parts of the 13th Congressional District affecting Clayton, Fulton and Douglas counties. Congressman Scott immediately responded by going out into the most devastated areas of his district to see the damage first-hand and to speak with constituents.

Sunday afternoon, Congressman David Scott toured Ellenwood— the most visibly concentrated area affected by the storm— to speak with families affected by the devastating storms. “My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by yesterday’s severe storms,” said Scott. “Since early yesterday I have been out in my district working to get assistance to the families and businesses affected by these horrible storms. I am also working diligently with the local and state governments, as well as in Washington, DC to make sure that the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) and other emergency agencies are available to provide assistance to my constituents.”

The National Weather Service confirmed Sunday that an EF2 hit Clayton County. The NWS also confirmed there was tornado damage in Douglas County and South Fulton, but the NWS is still investigating the damages and no determination had been made on the strength of the other twisters as of Sunday afternoon.

Congressman David Scott’s staff is on call for anyone needing assistance as a result of the severe storms. Those affected by the storms should contact the Congressman’s district offices at 770-210-5073 (Jonesboro District Office) or 770-432-5405 (Smyrna District Office) for information on available disaster relief resources. 

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