VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Georgia school safety website offers resources
ATLANTA - The Georgia Center for School Safety website was created and launched to distribute resources for schools and community partners. Release: The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland…
GEMA launches STAR Audit to help schools assess…
Release: GEMA/HS Unveils New Program to Help Schools Improve Security (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has started a new program to help schools identify vulnerabilities at their facilities and…
GEMA ‘PrepareAthon!’ urges tornado season safety in Georgia
Release: PrepareAthon! Tornado Drill to be held on Feb. 3 (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is holding a statewide PrepareAthon! tornado drill Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. This…
Tropical Storm Zeta disaster relief now being made…
Release: Major Disaster Declared for 21 Counties, Public Assistance Available (ATLANTA) –Governor Brian Kemp requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Zeta based on joint federal, state and local preliminary damage assessments totaling more…
GEMA hosts winter weather preparedness campaign
Release: Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins Dec. 7 NOVEMBER 30, 2020 (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with the National Weather Service and the Georgia Department of Transportation,…
GA Tornado Drill to be Held on Nov.…
Release: Tornado Drill to be Held on Nov. 4 (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is holding a statewide tornado drill Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 9:30 a.m. This event coincides…
GEMA offers tips for earthquake safety
Release: GEMA/HS Encourages Participation in the Great SouthEast ShakeOut Drill (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is partnering with the Great SouthEast ShakeOut to educate Georgians on the importance of…
GEMA/HS recognizes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Release: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month OCTOBER 01, 2020 (ATLANTA) – Technology often makes everyday life simpler, but it also makes it easier for criminals to perpetrate financial crimes through the theft of personal…