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Here is information on help available for flood victims:

• 24-hour emergency hotline: Report flooding, damage, or get information on assistance. (678) 406-7850 or (678) 406-7853.

• Register for disaster relief assistance: www.disasterassistance.gov

• Georgia Emergency Management Agency. (800) 621-3362

• National Flood Insurance Program: Get information on flood insurance, whether or not you live in a flood plain (678) 808-8983 or www.floodsmart.gov.

• Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association: Tips on how to find a reliable, licensed contractor for home repairs. (678) 775-1424

• DeKalb County Cooperative Extension: Contact to get well water tested or for information on electrical hazards. (404) 298-4080.

• Salvation Army and United Way: Information on assistance programs. 211

• Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs: Report price gouging or suspected charity scams. (404) 651-8600.

• American Red Cross: Financial assistance or flood-related information. (404) 870-4440.