Emergency Management & Homeland Security

Peach County Emergency Management & Department of Homeland Security is responsible for the management of all emergency preparedness program areas within the county. The primary role of the agency is to develop and implement comprehensive disaster planning, mitigation and response activities within Peach County under the provisions of state and federal laws. Peach County Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security works closely with other agencies to insure preparedness for disasters, both natural and man-made. Peach County Emergency Management works constantly to develop, review, and practice these plans and training is often provided to other emergency agencies within the county. These activities form a framework and foundation for emergency response. The Emergency Management office also serves as an emergency resource information center, coordinating data received from local communities and incorporating that information into the emergency response plans.

Peach County Emergency Management/Homeland Security ensures critical infrastructure is protected, provides comprehensive emergency planning, and coordinates with Local, State, and Federal agencies. Our agency also coordinates rescue efforts, provides emergency services, and requests and coordinates additional resources during a major incident.

The department develops and maintains emergency plans for all types of natural and man-made hazards and provides the analysis and recommendations necessary to make decisions that will effectively save lives and protect property in such emergencies.

When disasters happen, entire neighborhoods, communities, counties or regions may be impacted. Remove sentence. When disaster strikes you may not have time to respond; a hazardous material/transportation incident or nuclear attack could mean an instant evacuation. A winter storm could confine your family to your home. A tornado, flood or ice storm, or any other disaster could cut off basic services – gas, water, electricity and telephone – for days.

After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours or it may take days. Would your family be prepared to cope with the emergency until help arrives? Those jurisdictions that are ready for disasters and emergencies have fewer lives lost and less permanent impact when disaster hits. One of the key elements is having an agency like Peach County Emergency Management to provide prompt, accurate information to people regarding the threat as well as protective actions to be taken.

These actions may include evacuating people from threatened areas. This procedure requires advanced planning to effectively be accomplished. Some situations require immediate response and leave no time for a “plan as you go” approach. People’s lives may be at stake.

The EMA works constantly to develop, review, and practice these plans. These activities form a framework and foundation for emergency response. The EMA office also serves as an emergency resource information center, coordinating data to the community, local officials, and state agencies.

Mission Statement: Peach County Emergency Management and Homeland Security strives to provide comprehensive and aggressive emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programs for the citizens of Peach County.

Peach County EMA continues to advance mitigation and response capabilities with community and local government partnerships.