Posted in Severe Weather Preparation on Nov 14th, 2012
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re reminded of what is important in life. Family. Friends. Whatever measure of health we enjoy. A job. A home. Some of us may have a longer list of “thanks” than others, but we can all find something that we value in our lives. As anyone who has been through a flood, [...]
Posted in Severe Weather Preparation on Aug 15th, 2012
Mother Nature has put on quite the light show in Georgia in recent weeks, with lightning bolts sparking house fires, felling trees and ultimately knocking out power in parts of the state. Although those storms did not result in any fatalities, the same can’t be said in other states, where lightning has recently claimed several [...]
Posted in Severe Weather Preparation, Unexpected Emergencies on Oct 7th, 2011
From tornadoes and ice storms to wildfires and earthquakes, it’s been a wild year of weather in the state of Georgia. And with hurricane season still under way, there’s no telling what may occur in the months ahead. That’s why it’s so critical to take the time to prepare your homes, workplaces and communities for [...]
Posted in Severe Weather Preparation on May 19th, 2011
It’s Small Business Week, which means it’s time to celebrate the entrepreneurs and companies that create most of the jobs in this country. Anyone who has owned or worked for a small business knows how demanding it can be, and important tasks often get put on the back burner in the face of immediate concerns. [...]
Posted in Severe Weather Preparation on Feb 10th, 2011
Tomorrow is Flood Safety Day in Georgia, and as the Emergency Management Director for Douglas County, I can’t state strongly enough how important being prepared for a flood is for you and your family’s safety. During the record floods that struck Georgia in September 2009, Douglas County was one of the hardest hit counties in [...]
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.
