Georgia Gov. Kemp issues State of Emergency ahead of severe weather
“I’m urging everyone to be prepared ahead of time and to remain weather aware as long as this system is in the state.”
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Georgia Gov. Kemp issues State of Emergency ahead of severe weather
“I’m urging everyone to be prepared ahead of time and to remain weather aware as long as this system is in the state.”
Updated: 12:25 PM EDT Mar 15, 2025
Above video: Storng storms expected SundayDownload the WJCL App for weather alerts: Apple, Google PlayClick here for your local forecast Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective at noon Saturday, in preparation for the severe and potentially damaging weather front moving into the state late Saturday and early Sunday morning.The State of Emergency executive order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any needed resources to address potential impacts. Crews will also be on standby to respond to damage and power outages.The State of Emergency will expire at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18.”This storm will hit at the worst possible time, as people are heading to or already in bed. Before they retire for the evening, I’m urging everyone to be prepared ahead of time and to remain weather aware as long as this system is in the state,” said Gov. Kemp. “Given the uncertainty of this storm and the fact it will move through Georgia overnight, individuals and families should prepare now and make plans to stay safe. Just as we’ve made all necessary preparations on the state level ahead of the system’s arrival, Georgians should get ready now and not wait until the storm is already here.”Among other provisions, the State of Emergency order prohibits price gouging. Access the full State of Emergency Executive Order here.Below video: Your Saturday headlinesTRENDING STORIESSavannah-Hilton Head Airport braces for more than 20,000 arrivals ahead of St. Patrick’s Day paradeHeaded to Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities? The latest on traffic, gas prices, weatherSavannah St. Patrick’s Day 2025 Guide: The parade, parties and parking — what to know before you go
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective at noon Saturday, in preparation for the severe and potentially damaging weather front moving into the state late Saturday and early Sunday morning.
The State of Emergency executive order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any needed resources to address potential impacts. Crews will also be on standby to respond to damage and power outages.
The State of Emergency will expire at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18.
“This storm will hit at the worst possible time, as people are heading to or already in bed. Before they retire for the evening, I’m urging everyone to be prepared ahead of time and to remain weather aware as long as this system is in the state,” said Gov. Kemp. “Given the uncertainty of this storm and the fact it will move through Georgia overnight, individuals and families should prepare now and make plans to stay safe. Just as we’ve made all necessary preparations on the state level ahead of the system’s arrival, Georgians should get ready now and not wait until the storm is already here.”
Among other provisions, the State of Emergency order prohibits price gouging. Access the full State of Emergency Executive Order here.
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