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 Jul 7th, 2011
It’s been another steamy summer in Georgia, with temperatures hovering in the mid-90s in recent weeks. Although many regard the summer season as the ideal time for family vacations, backyard barbecues and lazy days at the pool, the warmer weather also can bring severe storms, hurricanes, droughts and other heat-related hazards, which pose a threat [...]
Posted in Ready GA Podcast, Severe Weather Preparation on May 6th, 2010
In the second episode of the Ready Georgia podcast, we take a look at weather-related disasters that could affect Georgia and what you can do to prepare for them. Here are a few questions this podcast will answer for you: How much standing water does it take to float a car? How much heat can [...]
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.
