Emergency Management

The Division of Family and Children Services’ (DFCS) Emergency Management unit ensures the capability to continue essential DFCS functions during natural disasters and/or unforeseen events through a partnership with the DFCS Director and the DFCS State Emergency Management Coordinator.

The Emergency Management unit aims to:

  • Ensure the continuous operation of DFCS during a natural disaster and/or unforeseen event;
  • Protect essential facilities, equipment, records, and other agency assets;
  • Mitigate loss of life, and minimize damage and loss to facilities;
  • Oversee state disaster sheltering and other humanitarian efforts; and
  • Achieve a timely and orderly recovery from a natural disaster and/or unforeseen event.

Partners
DFCS currently partners with the following organizations in times of natural disasters and/or unforeseen events. 

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FEMA
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GEMA
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American Red Cross
Division of Aging Services
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Georgia DHS Division of Aging Services
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GA Department of Public Health
The Salvation Army
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The Salvation Army