Posted in Severe Weather Preparation on Sep 10th, 2010
As we mark the one-year anniversary of the north Georgia 500-year floods that caused $500 million worth of damage to some 20,000 homes, businesses and other buildings in and claimed 10 lives, it’s important for us to reflect on the lessons learned in the wake of this natural disaster. One fundamental takeaway is that while [...]
Charley English
GEMA and Homeland
Security Director
Charley English was sworn in by Governor Nathan Deal as GEMA/Homeland Security Director in January 2011. He has served in the agency since 1996. Director English oversees all state governmental actions designed to ensure mitigation and preparedness, appropriate response and timely recovery from natural and man-made hazards which may impact the state of Georgia. During his career, Director English was a member of the G8 Summit security planning team and has coordinated the state’s response to nine presidentially declared disasters and numerous states of emergency declared by the Governor.
