<p>A caravan of hurricane relief supplies, donated by Floyd County residents for victims of Hurricane Laura, left our area on Monday, Sept. 21, for the hard-hit community of Beauregard Parish.&nbsp;</p> <p>On Wednesday, we talked with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beauregardsheriff"><strong>Beauregard Sheriff Mark Herford</strong></a> about the storm itself (gusts of 140-145 mph), extensive damage (28,000 structures, minor to major) and the loss of basic power and water services in the storm's wake.&nbsp;</p> <p>Herford says the community is recovering and was so appreciative of the trucks filled with relief supplies collected from Rome and Floyd County to help his community.&nbsp;</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RomeGaCares"><strong>Rome Ga Cares</strong></a> team remains on the ground, distributing cleaning gear, fans, water and treats for the kids -- even as the remnants of another storm, Beta &nbsp;-- trigger new flood concerns there. The Rome team is doing fine, <strong>Sheriff Tim Burkhalter </strong>says -- adding that they're getting to taste a whole lot of boudin (a sausage-like specialty) and other local cooking during their breaks.&nbsp;</p>

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition: Local news without the static.

John Druckenmiller

Podcast: Boots on the ground-- Rome Ga Cares, NW Georgia help hurricane victims. An interview with Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford.

SEP 23, 20206 MIN
Hometown Headlines Radio Edition: Local news without the static.

Podcast: Boots on the ground-- Rome Ga Cares, NW Georgia help hurricane victims. An interview with Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford.

SEP 23, 20206 MIN

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<p>A caravan of hurricane relief supplies, donated by Floyd County residents for victims of Hurricane Laura, left our area on Monday, Sept. 21, for the hard-hit community of Beauregard Parish.&nbsp;</p> <p>On Wednesday, we talked with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beauregardsheriff"><strong>Beauregard Sheriff Mark Herford</strong></a> about the storm itself (gusts of 140-145 mph), extensive damage (28,000 structures, minor to major) and the loss of basic power and water services in the storm's wake.&nbsp;</p> <p>Herford says the community is recovering and was so appreciative of the trucks filled with relief supplies collected from Rome and Floyd County to help his community.&nbsp;</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RomeGaCares"><strong>Rome Ga Cares</strong></a> team remains on the ground, distributing cleaning gear, fans, water and treats for the kids -- even as the remnants of another storm, Beta &nbsp;-- trigger new flood concerns there. The Rome team is doing fine, <strong>Sheriff Tim Burkhalter </strong>says -- adding that they're getting to taste a whole lot of boudin (a sausage-like specialty) and other local cooking during their breaks.&nbsp;</p>