Topic: Bioterrorism
Resource: Agencies
Record Upload Date: January 9, 2010
Board Name: Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Board Acronym: GEMA
Mailing Address: PO Box 18055 ATLANTA, GA 30316
Street Address: 935 East Confederate Avenue SE ATLANTA, GA 30316
Telephone: (404) 635-7000
Fax: (404) 635-7005
URL: http://www.gema.ga.gov
Notes Comments:

Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) serves to protect against made-made disasters and hazards through preparation and mitigation. Utilizing an aggressive approach, GEMA seeks to provide effective emergency response and recovery in the event of avian or pandemic influenza, H1N1 virus, hazardous materials, or terrorism.

GEMA has a special division entitled Terrorism Emergency Response and Preparedness that collaborates with Homeland Security to conduct training and terrorism planning, including crucial analysis of infrastructure, and agroterrorism.

To access information about disaster recovery centers in Georgia, go to: http://www.gema.ga.gov/ohsgemaweb.nsf/f603a9eba2b0c5f185257114005f478e/f01ed27ff5e36aa28525716b006ddf07?OpenDocument

To report suspicious activity or threats, go to: http://www.gema.ga.gov/ohsgemawebreporting.nsf/ThreatsandTips?OpenForm

To submit an online inquiry to GEMA, go to: http://www.piersystem.com/go/inquiry/759