FEMA has information to help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters specific to your location. Use this page to find local disaster recovery centers, flood maps, fact sheets, FEMA contacts, jobs and other resources. There are currently 2 active disasters declared in Georgia. Incident Period: September 24, 2024 - October 30, 2024.

Oct 3, 2024 · FEMA’s disaster assistance offers new benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors. In addition, a simplified process and expanded eligibility allows Georgians access to a wider range of assistance and funds for serious needs.

Feb 5, 2020 · Youth & Emergency Planning; Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Activities to Reduce Risk for Your Home

GEMA/HS employees are on call 24/7 to assist local authorities when disaster strikes. Have you downloaded the mobile app that allows users to send reports of suspicious activity directly to state law enforcement for further investigation?

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is launching HEARTS Georgia (Housing Emergency Assistance and Recovery Through Sheltering), a Non-congregate and temporary shelter program available to survivors whose residences were majorly damaged, destroyed, or deemed not habitable in one of the 61 counties federally declared for ...

Jan 20, 2025 · ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately, in preparation for the freezing temperatures and winter weather expected to impact Georgia. The State of Emergency executive order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any needed resources to ...

Oct 1, 2024 · FEMA has made federal assistance available to Georgia residents in 30 additional counties to help those who have been affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 24, 2024 and continuing.

For the latest information about Georgia’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4821 and fema.gov/disaster/4830. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) provides various forms of assistance and grants to individuals, businesses, and communities to assist with the prevention, mitigation, and recovery of damages prior to and in the wake of disasters.

Oct 13, 2024 · RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Augusta. The center provides one-on-one assistance for residents affected by Hurricane Helene. Richmond County...