GEMA/HS Implements New Grants Management System, EMGrantsPro
February 11, 2019
(ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is implementing a new grants Management system, Georgia EMGrantsPro.
Press Releases
Severe Weather Preparedness Week Starts Feb 4
February 4, 2019
ATLANTA – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency encourages Georgians to become proactive about preparing for severe weather by participating in Severe Weather Preparedness Week (Feb. 4-8).
Deadline for Hazard Mitigation Grants for Hurricane Michael-Declared Communities is March 1
January 25, 2019
ATLANTA –Communities located in Hurricane Michael disaster-declared counties are eligible and encouraged to apply for grants through the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
GEMA/HS Launches New Website, Updated App
January 8, 2019
(ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency launched a new website and revamped Ready Georgia mobile app to provide essential preparedness tips and quicker essential response and recovery information to the public.
Deal declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Michael
October 9, 2018
Based on the latest forecast for Hurricane Michael and acting on a recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) officials, Gov. Nathan Deal today issued an emergency declaration for 92 Georgia counties.
GEMA/HS Implements New Re-Entry System, Certification Process
July 2, 2018
(ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has established a new statewide re-entry system and certification process for essential response personnel seeking access to a restricted area following a disaster in Georgia.
Public Assistance Eligibility for Private Nonprofit Houses of Worship
January 17, 2018
As of Jan. 2, 2018, an update to FEMA policy has made private non-profit houses of worship eligible to apply for potential funding to help with certain disaster-related costs under FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program.
Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins November 27
November 27, 2017
(ATLANTA) – With winter around the corner, now is the time to start preparing for winter weather. During Winter Weather Preparedness Week, Nov. 27-Dec.
GEMA/HS, state and local agencies responding to Hurricane Irma
September 11, 2017
(ATLANTA) – As Hurricane Irma makes its way through the state, initial reports indicate that areas of coastal Georgia are experiencing historic levels of flooding.