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.

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?

Georgia is in FEMA's Region 4. Visit our Contact Us page to find phone numbers, email addresses, and other contact information specific to this location. In the event of a disaster or emergency, FEMA's social media channels can be a good source of up-to-the-minute information.

Survivors must first apply with FEMA for disaster assistance. For more information, please call the HEARTS Georgia Program Contact Center at 833-575-4411 or visit the FAQs here.

Jan 20, 2025 · ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately, in preparation for the freezing temperatures and winter weather expected to impact Georgia. The State of Emergency executive order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any needed resources to ...

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.

23 hours ago · Georgia residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene are encouraged to check with both their insurance provider and FEMA for potential disaster assistance to aid in their recovery. Survivors in counties approved for Individual Assistance must submit their applications by Friday, February 7, 2025.

How do survivors sign up for the Program? Survivors must first apply with FEMA for disaster assistance. If survivors need sheltering, they may visit the HEARTS Georgia Program link at www.gema.georgia.gov.

2 days ago · The deadline is quickly approaching for Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance to apply federal assistance.