Posted in Severe Weather Preparation on Sep 21st, 2011
Since the beginning of the Ready Georgia campaign in 2008, technology has played a key role in helping Georgians prepare, plan and stay informed. Hundreds of thousands of people have visited the Ready Georgia website and social media channels, where they have been able to access customized tools and emergency preparedness information. Today we have [...]
Posted in Severe Weather Preparation on Oct 4th, 2010
As a reporter, I’ve seen my fair share of unexpected events, and it has taught me that everyone needs to be prepared for emergencies. That’s the ultimate purpose of Ready Georgia – to encourage our state’s residents and businesses to be ready for the disasters that may come their way. Here at WRDW in Augusta, [...]
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.
