Gov. Deal issues emergency declaration for 108 counties ahead of Hurricane Michael

Gov. Deal issues emergency declaration for 108 Georgia counties in preparation for Hurricane Michael

October 9, 2018

Acting on a recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) officials, Gov. Nathan Deal today issued an emergency declaration for 108 counties in Georgia.

“The state is mobilizing all available resources to ensure public safety ahead of Hurricane Michael,” said Deal. “In light of the storm’s forecasted track, I encourage Georgians in the affected counties to be prepared and remain vigilant. We will continue to monitor Hurricane Michael’s path and GEMA/HS is leading our preparedness efforts. We are also working with federal, state and local officials to provide public shelter and accommodate those evacuating from other states. I ask all Georgians to join me in praying for the safety of our people and all those in the path of Hurricane Michael.”

To read the executive order, see below or click here.

Hurricane Michael Executive Order 9.12.18

For more information on hurricane preparedness, visit the GEMA/HS website here.



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