Fire Weather
Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…
Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)
…would include mechanical clearing, herbicide applications, seedlings, planting, etc. Pay Rate Participants may receive financial assistance of up to 75% of the cost to implement approved emergency forest restoration practices….
Georgia Forestry Commission Responds to Southern Wildfire Emergency
…days of temperatures topping 100 degrees, unusually low humidity, and critically dry vegetative fuels ready to burn have led to unprecedented wildfires exhibiting extreme behavior. The levels of wildfire intensity…
Emergency Response Plan for Community Officials
An effective storm plan will help to minimize a storm’s impacts on your community forest. This Emergency Response Plan developed in Columbus, GA is a good example.
Map of 28 Counties Declared Under State of Emergency
View GA Map of counties declared under State of Emergency EO under Hurricane Michael.
Emergency Response Plan for Community Officials
The purpose of this Emergency Storm Response Plan is to help clarify the roles of municipal personnel and establish uniform operating procedures in response to tree damage during storm events.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Rules & Regulations
EAB Rules and Regulations from the State of Georgia
Hurricane Michael – Map of 28 GA Counties in declared state of emergency
Map of counties declared to be in a state of emergency following Hurricane Michael.
Georgia Emergency Management (GEMA)
The state’s preparedness, response and recovery agency works with public and private sector organizations to prevent and respond to natural and man-made emergencies.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
…Individual assessments are conducted, and plans typically include: comprehensive road map roadway widths (important for emergency vehicles and evacuations) evacuation plans and strategies identifying available water sources listing of local…
