Daily forecasts with NFDRS Ratings and State-wide Fire Danger Ratings

Daily updated information on current fire dangers across the state

During a storm, trees are at risk and can cause significant damage to infrastructure and personal property. A storm mitigation plan keeps citizens safe and protects valuable urban forest canopy in the event of a natural disaster.

View GA Map of disaster declaration by FEMA.

More information about the Timber Tax Credit program from the Department of Revenue.

View acceptable debris management practices include chipping, grinding, root raking, piling, windrowing, pile burning, or other cost-effective methods to manage storm damage debris.

Bill provides emergency disaster relief assistance for cleanup efforts for timberland owners, as well as emergency funding for state agencies and local governments in heaviest-impacted areas.

Storms cause varying degrees of damage to forests and damage can be highly variable across affected areas of the landscape. Landowner objectives for the forest will help determine what actions are needed to restore the health and productivity of the forest resource. View steps to take after any storm.

Read this resource to learn what steps to take to evaluate storm damage.

USDA is here to help you prepare, recover, and build long-term resilience to natural disasters.