Emergency Management Agency

EMA Vision Statement

The Henry County Emergency Management Agency strives to be the most proactive and responsive emergency management agency possible. We are dedicated to aggressively ensuring the communities ability to survive and endure a disastrous event with the least disruption in their quality of life.

EMA Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide the most efficient and effective coordination of resources available in the mitigation of, planning and preparation for response to, and recovery from emergencies and disasters.

EMA Responsibility

The Emergency Management Agency is responsible for the management of all Emergency preparedness program areas within the County. The primary role of the Agency is to develop and implement comprehensive disaster planning, mitigation and response activities within Henry County under the provisions of Georgia statutes. Additionally, the Agency develops and maintains emergency plans for all types of natural and man-made hazards, and provides the analysis and recommendations necessary to make decisions that will effectively save lives and protect property in such emergencies.

Free training and presentations on emergency preparedness are available to the general public on request. Call us at 770-288-7870 for more information.