Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security (GEMA/HS)
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is the state agency that helps Georgia prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and security threats. It works with local governments, state and federal agencies, nonprofits, and businesses, and it offers disaster information, recovery help, grants, training, and ways to report threats.
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Ready Georgia is a website dedicated to providing residents with disaster readiness, response and recovery information. It is an excellent source of information before, during and after... Main Services disaster response disaster preparedness & response Serving anyone in need all ages natural disaster survivors emergency
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What they offer 8
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Ready GeorgiaService
Ready Georgia gives people disaster planning steps, emergency kit guidance, and preparedness information for families, older adults, people with access and functional needs, pets, kids, and businesses.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Individual AssistanceService
After a federally declared major disaster, GEMA/HS shares FEMA registration instructions and may help set up Disaster Recovery Centers where survivors can apply for aid and connect with services.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
HEARTS Georgia Disaster Case Management ProgramProgram
HEARTS Georgia connects Hurricane Helene survivors with disaster case managers who help make recovery plans and find FEMA, insurance, SBA, housing, financial, and social service resources.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Hazard Mitigation Assistance GrantsGrant
GEMA/HS administers FEMA-funded mitigation grants for projects that reduce long-term risk from disasters such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe weather.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Preparedness Grants and ProgramsGrant
GEMA/HS manages preparedness and homeland security grant programs for eligible governments, agencies, and nonprofits, including emergency management, homeland security, nonprofit security, cybersecurity, and community protection grants.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant ProgramGrant
GEMA/HS and the Georgia Technology Authority award cybersecurity grants to Georgia entities, with recent emphasis on schools and state or local entities.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Report a Threat / See Something, Send SomethingService
GEMA/HS directs the public to use the See Something, Send Something app to report suspicious activity to state law enforcement, while calling 911 for emergencies.
- Recently verified· Jun 29
Emergency Management TrainingProgram
GEMA/HS offers emergency management training courses at its Forsyth training facility, Atlanta headquarters, and local communities.
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