1 September 2016, 14:46 GMT
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — In the release, Deal is quoted as saying Georgia will get hit with severe weather through Saturday.
"Acting on a recommendation from the state's Emergency Operations Command in anticipation of Tropical Storm Hermine's imminent Florida landfall, Gov. Nathan Deal today signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency for 56 counties," the release stated.
The release noted that additional counties could be added to the state of emergency declaration depending on how the storm progresses.
The state of emergency declaration ensures the counties will be able to prepare and respond to whatever Tropical Storm Hermine brings to the area.
