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Emergency Planning

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Building a More Resilient DeKalb County

Hazard Mitigation: DEMA maintains comprehensive hazard mitigation plans to help local leaders understand natural disaster risks and develop long-term strategies to minimize future impacts on people, property, and the environment.

Current Plans

DeKalb County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

  • Updated in collaboration with BOLDplanning, Inc.
  • Approved by Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and FEMA
  • Addresses risks from floods, severe weather, winter storms, and more

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School Safety

Protecting Our Most Important Investment

The Safe Schools Program supports school communities by providing training, awareness campaigns, and emergency plan reviews. Georgia Law (OCGA 20-2-1185) directs GEMA/HS to provide school safety training and technical assistance to the education, emergency management and public safety communities of Georgia.
 

Support Offered by GEMA/HS

Required by Georgia Law (OCGA 20-2-1185)

  • School safety plan development and review, Natural disaster preparedness training, Hazardous materials response planning, Transportation emergency procedures, Weapons response protocols and Terrorism preparedness guidance

Training Areas: 

  • Emergency evacuation procedures, Severe weather response, Lockdown and shelter-in-place protocols, Crisis communication systems, Staff emergency response roles and Student safety education.

All School Safety Training

Comprehensive Safety Planning:

School Safety Plans are developed with input from:

  • Students and parents
  • School administrators and staff
  • Public safety agencies
  • Emergency management professionals
  • Community stakeholders

Contact:DeKalb County Safe Schools: 678 -676-1810 or gema-schoolsafety@gema.ga.gov for school safety consultation and training.

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