Posted in Ready GA Podcast, Severe Weather Preparation on Jun 29th, 2012
On October 2, 2011, a methane gas explosion underneath James Thompson’s house set off a fire that consumed a third of his home in just 10 minutes. Thompson and his family were left with nothing but the clothes on their backs. This edition of the Ready Georgia podcast features an interview with James about his [...]
Posted in Severe Weather Preparation on Oct 24th, 2011
October is Fire Safety Month, and to help Georgians prepare for fires, Ready Georgia interviewed Thomas Bartlett, Deputy Fire Chief for Fayette County. Household fires kill more than 4,000 people every year, and many of those deaths are preventable. Chief Bartlett provides some important information on the most common causes of fires and best practices for preventing [...]
Posted in Severe Weather Preparation on Dec 10th, 2010
Is it really December already? It seems like just last week that I was gearing up to watch fireworks for the 4th of July. But my calendar can’t be denied – it’s time to make a shopping list and plan for the parties and celebrations that fill this season. Shopping List? Plan? That sure does [...]
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.
