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Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency coordinates the state’s preparedness, response and recovery efforts to disasters. As part of the Office of the Governor, GEMA/HS operates under the authority of the Emergency Management Act of 1981.

GEMA/HS works with local, state and federal governments, in partnership with the private sector and faith-based community, to prevent and respond to natural and man-made emergencies.

In addition, GEMA/HS employees are on 24-hour call statewide to assist local authorities when disaster strikes.

Learn more about GEMA/HS on our What We Do page.

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935 United Ave. SE
Atlanta, GA 30316-0055

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  • Sunday: closed
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: closed
All in Eastern Time Zone

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[email protected]
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(404) 635-7200
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1-800-TRYGEMA (+1 800-879-4362)
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PO Box 18055
Atlanta, GA 30316

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