Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Activates State …
WEB5 days ago · Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) in preparation for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in Florida on Thursday.He declared a State of Emergency yesterday for all 159 counties, enabling emergency management ...
Georgia Receives Federal Emergency Declaration for Hurricane …
WEB5 days ago · (ATLANTA) – On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Governor Brian P. Kemp requested a federal pre-landfall Emergency Declaration for the State of Georgia in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. Governor Kemp’s request asked for immediate assistance to save lives, protect property and public health and safety, and lessen the threat of a catastrophe. This morning, the White House issued an Emergency ...
Major Disaster Declared for Tropical Storm Debby; Individual and …
WEB5 days ago · As part of the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency collaborates with local, state and federal governments in partnership with private sector and non-governmental organizations to protect life and property against man-made and natural emergencies.
News - Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
WEBGet preparedness information and read about real-life stories of people who are working to make Georgia safe during times of emergency. Stay up-to-date with what's going on at GEMA/HS by checking our press releases and Dispatch pages.
Tropical Storm Helene: Kemp issues State of Emergency, Biden …
WEB6 days ago · During an afternoon news conference Tuesday, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Chris Stallings said the agency is preparing for powerful, damaging winds from the storm.
Gov. Kemp and State Leaders Prepare for Tropical Storm Debby
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp instructed Director Chris Stallings and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) staff to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) over the weekend to monitor and prepare for any impact caused by Tropical Storm Debby.
Gov. Kemp and State Leaders Provide Update on Response to Debby
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined state and local emergency management officials, local leaders, and others in Savannah to provide an update on the response to damage from Debby.
Shelter-in-place advisory extended in Georgia county after …
WEB18 hours ago · Georgia’s Emergency Management Agency sent out an alert Monday afternoon telling residents that the EPA was monitoring air quality for “chlorine and related compounds” and that “chemical ...
GEMA warns of the potential for significant damage all across Georgia
WEB5 days ago · Channel 2′s Richard Elliot contacted Sumter County Emergency Management Agency Director Jerry Harmon, who said Helene could still be a full-blown hurricane when it roars through south Georgia ...
Athens placed under GEMA Local Area Emergency following …
WEB14 hours ago · The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) has placed Athens, along with several other areas across north Georgia, under a “local area emergency” following a fire in ...
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