Posted in Severe Weather Preparation on Apr 9th, 2012
In honor of National Pet Day on April 11, we encourage you to celebrate your furry, feathered and scaly companions and the unconditional love they provide by preparing them for an emergency. Planning ahead for disaster will prevent you from being caught off-guard by the unexpected, and will ensure that you are able to safeguard [...]
Posted in Severe Weather Preparation, Unexpected Emergencies on May 11th, 2010
As pet owners, it is our job to take care of our special loved ones… in sickness and in health. We also need to be prepared for emergency situations and have a plan in place for our pets just as we do for ourselves. A “pet Ready kit” is a must and should include: A [...]
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.
