MISSION
The mission of the EMA is to provide a comprehensive and aggressive all‐hazards approach to homeland security initiatives, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and special events in order to protect life and property and prevent and/or reduce negative impacts of terrorism and natural disasters in Wilkes County.
VISION
Create a culture of preparedness by fostering partnerships between local, state and federal government, local business and industry, volunteer and faith-based organizations, and the citizens of Wilkes County.
CORE BUSINESSES
Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery.
Wilkes County EMA Department and Contact Info:
Director: Dan Wright Administrator: Tina Bailey
Offices:
105 MarshallStreet
Washington, GA 30673
Office (706) 678-7837
Fax (706) 678-1858 Offices
Fax (706) 678-4572 Staff
Area One - Northeast Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Jonathan Jones, GA-CEM
Office (470) 889-5213
Mobile (404) 345-8535
Field Coordinator
Georgia Emergency Management Agency-Homeland Security
368 Curtis H. Spence Drive
Jefferson, GA 30549
www.gema.ga.gov