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Tropical Storm Helene: Kemp issues State of Emergency, Biden …
WEB10 hours ago · During an afternoon news conference Tuesday, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Chris Stallings said the agency is preparing for powerful, damaging winds from the storm.
State of emergency declared in Georgia ahead of Tropical Storm …
WEB5 hours ago · What to know. Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director Chris Stallings announced Tuesday. Tropical Storm Helene formed in the Caribbean and is expected to become at least a Category 3 hurricane with winds of at least 111 mph before making ...
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WEBAug 7, 2024 · The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency coordinates the state’s preparedness, response and recovery efforts to disasters. As part of the
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WEBMay 1, 2024 · National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 5-11. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Press Releases.
BREAKING: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declares state of emergency …
WEB12 hours ago · The Georgia Emergency Management Agency says Helene could cause flash floods and generate 40-mile-an-hour or stronger winds capable of downing trees and toppling powering lines. Georgia Power says it’s preparing personnel to respond to potential outages, and coordinating with other utilities in …
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, Emergency Management Officials to Activate State …
WEBSep 26, 2022 · Atlanta, GA– In coordination with Director Chris Stallings of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the National Weather Service, and other storm response partners, Governor Brian P. Kemp has ordered the activation of the State Operations Center on Monday, September 26, to prepare for any potential impact ...
Tropical Storm Helene: Gov. Brian Kemp issues State of Emergency
WEB8 hours ago · ATLANTA — The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency discussed how the state is preparing for Tropical Storm Helene. GEMA Director Chris Stallings announced Tuesday that Gov. Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency. WSB Meteorologist Christina Edwards says Tropical Storm Helene formed in the western Caribbean on Tuesday morning.
Live Helene updates: Watches issued in Georgia as governor …
WEB1 day ago · The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) warns of Helene bringing 4 to 8 inches of rain, with hurricane-level winds possible as far north as Macon, and advises ...