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Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Updated with video; In honor of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to focus on preparing for thunderstorms, the most common severe weather in the state.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Although it's 70 degrees out, December 2nd through 7th is Winter Weather Awareness Week and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency is providing tips to be ready for the inevitable cold weather.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Updated with video; Although Hurricane Isaac made a turn away from Georgia, GEMA officials are asking Georgia residents to use this as a reminder to be prepared in case of disaster.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County will be renewing their Mutual Aid Agreement with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, or GEMA.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; Georgia residents can expect tornado drills throughout the day.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  GEMA’s Ready Georgia campaign offers tips to help residents stay safe during Severe Weather Awareness Week

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  GEMA's Ready Georgia campaign helps families prepare for the unexpected with its interactive online tool and mobile app and promotes NOAA Weather Radios.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  GEMA and the Dept. of Homeland Security team up to take on bomb threats.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know what precautions to take in the event of an earthquake.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  It was just like any other morning at Sherwood Acres Elementary, until 9 a.m. when the kids were up and out of their seats for an annual emergency drill that prepares students for extreme weather.

Monday, June 28, 2010  The Georgia Emergency management Agency is conducting a three-day, full-scale exercise in hurricane preparedness.

Thursday, April 02, 2009  Severe weather, including heavy rain, damaging winds, and the possibility of tornadoes, is expected to sweep through Georgia throughout the night.