Parole partners with convoy of care
Storms struck South Georgia in late January killing seventeen people and leaving widespread destruction. Law enforcement provided assistance through Convoy of Care.
“We’re all One Georgia, and we want to continue to demonstrate how law enforcement serves the very communities we are sworn to protect,” said Clarence Cox, National Vice President of NOBLE.
Funds collected through Caring for Others were disbursed directly to Long Term Recovery Committees established in the Berrien, Cook, Crisp, Dougherty, Thomas, Turner, Wilcox, and Worth counties in coordination with G.E.M.A. Caring for Others accepted online cash donations at http://caring4others.org.
Braxton Cotton, a Parole Board Member and an officer for the Georgia chapter of NOBLE said the effort was an opportunity to work with other law enforcement in order to assist others.
"Public safety of course is our mission and we care for others. It's a blessing to be able to help where there's a deep need such as this," Cotton said.
Executive Director of Parole Chris Barnett says the Board will continue to look for opportunities to assist Georgians in need.
"We are heartbroken by the devastation and loss of life left behind by the tornadoes in South Georgia. As soon as we began seeing the reports, we put out a call to action to our staff for every day essentials that those harmed by the storm would need in the days to come. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles remains committed to those impacted by these storms and will continue to work with our partners in the area to ensure as needs are identified, we are there to assist," Barnett stated.
Parole Board Member Jacqueline Bunn traveled to the devastated area shortly after the storms carrying an SUV load of supplies for survivors.
Seventeen Georgians were killed by tornadoes that blew through South Georgia in January and caused more than $100 million worth of damage. State Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens says much of the damage was to structures and properties that were uninsured.
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