FEMA has information to help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters specific to your location. Use this page to find local disaster recovery centers, flood maps, fact sheets, FEMA contacts, jobs and other resources. There are currently 2 active disasters declared in Georgia. Incident Period: September 24, 2024 - October 30, 2024.

Oct 3, 2024 · FEMA’s disaster assistance offers new benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors. In addition, a simplified process and expanded eligibility allows Georgians access to a wider range of assistance and funds for serious needs.

Feb 5, 2020 · Youth & Emergency Planning; Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Activities to Reduce Risk for Your Home

GEMA/HS employees are on call 24/7 to assist local authorities when disaster strikes. Have you downloaded the mobile app that allows users to send reports of suspicious activity directly to state law enforcement for further investigation?

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is launching HEARTS Georgia (Housing Emergency Assistance and Recovery Through Sheltering), a Non-congregate and temporary shelter program available to survivors whose residences were majorly damaged, destroyed, or deemed not habitable in one of the 61 counties federally declared for ...

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible facilities and mobile offices you can visit to learn more about FEMA and other disaster assistance programs. You may also visit to ask questions about your case. DRCs are set up in convenient areas after …

FEMA Region 4 office — located in Atlanta, GA, with a Federal Regional Center in Thomasville, GA — partners with federal emergency management for eight states and six Tribal Nations.

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) provides various forms of assistance and grants to individuals, businesses, and communities to assist with the prevention, mitigation, and recovery of damages prior to and in the wake of disasters.

FEMA may be able to help residents with home repairs, temporary housing, or property damage (appliances, furniture, vehicle, etc). Residents may also qualify for help with child care, medical, lodging, moving, and funeral expenses. Chatham County residents can apply for FEMA assistance by: For more information: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Dec 26, 2024 · FEMA says homeowners and renters in the 63 counties affected across Georgia have until Feb. 7, 2025, to apply for assistance. To apply, FEMA says you can go online to www.disasterassistance.gov, use the FEMA app or call 800-621-3362.