On March 30, the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) hosted the first county-wide Shelter in Place drill to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for severe weather. Departments and the public were asked, once the tornado siren sounded for its monthly test, to practice Shelter in Place procedures by finding an interior room […]
The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency is conducting a Shelter in Place drill on March 30, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Shelter in Place means to take immediate shelter where you are – whether that’s at home, work, or school, or traveling – during an emergency. To encourage people to participate and help spread the word […]
The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is seeking input from the public and stakeholders at a forum on the final draft of the Macon-Bibb County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. The forum will be held on February 18, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in the Government Center Commission Chambers (700 Poplar Street). EMA staff and the Middle […]
After being closed for more than two weeks due to flooding along the Ocmulgee River, Amerson River Park and the Ocmulgee Heritage Traill will reopen Saturday, January 9. Some areas will remain closed due to standing water and mud. At the Trail, the boat ramp by Spring Street will be closed because of mud and […]
You may know the Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency (EMA) reacts fast when there’s a crisis happening, but the team at the Emergency Operations Center works all year so they can spring into action immediately when there’s an emergency. Thanks to a major grant from the US Department of Homeland Security, year-round preparedness will now be […]
While many consider the snow and ice that accompanies the winter season to be scenic, people can forget that winter weather has the potential to devastate communities and affect thousands of people. Snow and ice can disrupt transportation and cause power outages, making it important for Macon-Bibb residents to be prepared. The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management […]
Macon-Bibb County has announced its second cohort of leaders for the statewide Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS). This year’s class of 31 student leaders (a full list that is available by clicking here) came from a pool of more than 60 applicants, and they were introduced at a special event at the Cox […]
September is National Preparedness Month, and the Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is participating in FEMA’s national and Georgia’s statewide campaign to help families prepare for any disaster. EMA will educate people through a series of educational meetings, local media coverage, and social media posts about how to be prepared ahead of a disaster, stay […]
The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is currently working with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission and community partners on its Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, and a second public forum will be held July 30, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in the Government Center Commission Chambers (700 Poplar Street) to let people know about the plan and seek their feedback. At […]
The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is currently working with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission and community partners on its Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, and a public forum will be held June 25, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in the Government Center Commission Chambers (700 Poplar Street) to let people know about the plan and seek […]
