Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Activates State …
WEBSep 25, 2024 — 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 …
WEB6 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 ...
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Hurricane Helene | Georgia Emergency Management and …
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A fire at a Georgia chemical plant is forcing evacuations and road …
WEB3 days ago — The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is responding to the incident, Garrison Douglas, a spokesperson for Gov. Brian Kemp’s office, told CNN on Monday.
Shelter-in-place order for 90,000 Georgia residents lifted after ...
WEB2 days ago — The Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency lifted the shelter-in-place order and the evacuation zone after Environmental Protection Agency readings for the area showed things were safe. It said businesses could operate as normal on Tuesday.
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.
Governor visits as Augusta area inches toward hurricane recovery
WEB2 days ago — Emergency management officials are encouraging residents to shelter in place and to stay off roads except under emergency circumstances. ... director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, said Monday that while fuel is abundant, power sources for convenience stores are …
Shelter-in-place advisory extended in Georgia county after …
WEB2 days 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 ...