GEMA/HS Receives $19.5 Million Hazard Mitigation Grant

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency & Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) announced the award of a $19,493,349.00 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project aimed at providing emergency backup power for critical facilities across the state. This funding will enable 43 local governments and 2 state agencies to enhance their preparedness and resilience to natural hazards.

The grant will fund the purchase and installation of 154 fixed generators, 31 portable generators, 64 transfer switches, 2 portable bypass pumps, and 9 bypass connections. These essential resources will be distributed to 190 critical facilities, including healthcare, emergency services, and water and wastewater infrastructure throughout Georgia.

The award is part of GEMA/HS’s ongoing efforts aimed at providing secondary power sources for critical infrastructure. By securing reliable backup power, Georgia continues to strengthen its preparedness and response capabilities in the face of natural disasters and other emergencies.

HMGP projects reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from the effects of natural hazards by breaking the repetitive cycle of destruction and reconstruction.

As part of the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency collaborates with local, state and federal governments in partnership with private sector and non-governmental organizations to protect life and property against man-made and natural emergencies. GEMA/HS’s Ready Georgia website and preparedness campaign provides Georgians with the knowledge needed to effectively prepare for disasters. Go to gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia for information on developing a custom emergency plan and Ready kit.

Here is a list of the jurisdictions included in this award: