1. Georgia Emergency Management Agency Homeland Security
ACCG Annual Conference
Micah Hamrick
Deputy Director GEMA/HS
April 19, 2015

2. “In Georgia, our plans and renewed commitment to excellence will make us prepared. Our People will make us successful.” – Jim Butterworth

3. GEMA/HS Organizational Chart
Director
Jim Butterworth
Executive Staff
Rita Smith, Meredith Link
Chief of Staff
Lauren Curry
Public Affairs Section
Deputy Director Homeland Security
Micah Hamrick
Deputy Director Emergency Management
Gary Kelley
Deputy Director Programs & Finance
Charley English
Homeland Security Division
Jonna West
Operations Division
Charlie Dawson
Public Assistance & Recovery Division
Angi Whatley
Information Technology Section
Kenny Rankin
Training Section
Ed Westbrook
Hazard Mitigation Division
Terry Lunn
GISAC
Planning Section
Angela Barton
Finance Division
Ceporia McMillian
Exercise Section
Tod Keys

4. Homeland Security Grant Program
Fiscal Year
Total Award from Federal Government – including Metro Atlanta Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
Local Portion
State Portion
2014
$12,706,615
$10,348,304
$2,358,311
2013
$11,418,784
$9,249,215
$2,169,569
2012
$10,291,212
$8,346,382
$1,944,830
2011
$21,343,329
$17,564,967
$3,778,362
2010
$37,527,380
$31,171,647
$6,355,733
2009
$37,686,881
$30,857,891
$6,828,990
2008
$46,659,686
$39,283,749
$7,375,937
2007
$71,240,418
$56,992,334
$14,248,084
2006
$44,406,375
$35,525,100
$8,881,275
2005
$54,918,163
$43,934,530
$10,983,633
2004
$67,450,733
$53,960,586
$13,490,147
2003
$51,767,000
$41,413,600
$10,353,400
Total
$ 467,416,576
$378,648,305
$88,768,271
Federal funds were provided to create and enhance statewide coverage, build teams and capabilities for the following projects: GSAR GSAR K9, EOD/EOD K9, HazMat, Medical Surge, Interoperability, Planning, Exercise, Training, CBRNE, Citizens Corp, Tactical Medical Response, Buffer Zone, SWAT, Rail & Transit, Infrastructure Protection, Law Enforcement, and Urban Area Security Initiatives.

5. Local and State Capabilities in Georgia Built and Supported by Homeland Security Grants
14 Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD) Teams
15 Georgia Search and Rescue (GSAR) Teams
50 Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Teams
10 Law Enforcement Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive (LE CBRNE) Teams
9 GSAR K9 Teams
2 Incident Management Teams (IMT)
10 GBRT K9 Teams
63 EOD K9 Teams

6. What does the “Worst day in Georgia” look like?

7. “Black Swan” event or “Proper Preparedness”?

9. Tri – State Crematory

11. “Al Qaeda is over”

12. Are you prepared?

13. Questions?

14. Be Ready Governor’s Severe Winter Weather Taskforce Recommendations
Improved communication with all private and public partners
Ready GA App Upgrades
New GIS technology
Brine Pre-Treatment
Multi-Agency Strike Teams

15. How will Cyber security impact the next event?

16. “The U.S. is not prepared for a cyber attack”

17. How could terrorism impact the economy?

18. “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable” - Dwight D. Eisenhower

19. EMA Directors & Field Coordinators
The PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT
within each community is the local
Emergency Management Agency Director.
Field Coordinators serve as a liaison between state government/GEMA, the local public safety community and local elected officials.

20. Field Coordinators
Field Coordinators develop working relationships with local government leaders including Mayors and Commissioners.
Relationships are also developed with agency heads such as sheriffs, police chiefs, EMS directors, directors and fire chiefs.
Additional local agency contacts will include DFACS, Health Departments, public works, etc.

21. WebEOC Statewide System for Crisis Management
Electronic communication between the State and local jurisdictions
Web-based, accessible from any location, unlimited users
Toolbox for Managing Crisis Information
Resource management (requests for assistance)
Situational awareness / information sharing
Used at GEMA for Daily Operations and Disasters
Available for all EMAs Statewide
For daily operational use
For use during local emergencies /disasters
Training Available for EMA Directors and Staff
No cost to the local jurisdiction

22. WebEOC “Toolbox” Incident Reporting / Updates
Local, Regional & Statewide Situational Awareness
Requesting Assistance
Managing Critical Information
Shelters
Critical Facility Emergency Power Requirements
Road Closures
Press Releases
Clint Perkins