The first shipment of 20 new tornado sirens and supporting equipment was delivered for storage at the Public Works Department as part of the project to replace the current outdated system and expand coverage. The new 50-foot concrete poles began arriving in late April. In December, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved voter-approved Special Purpose Local […]
Macon-Bibb County’s Emergency Management Agency will hold its 4th annual Preparedness Fair on Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Theron Ussery Community Center (815 North Macon Park Drive). People will be able to hear from nearly 20 different preparedness and safety agencies about how they are helping keep the community […]
When you walk through the doors of the Brookdale Resource Center – formerly known as the Brookdale Warming Center – you’re greeted by a smiling, friendly, and welcoming security guard before heading into the main office to be greeted by even more smiling faces. After checking in, your next sight is a floor to ceiling […]
The Brookdale Warming Center opened its doors at noon on January 6, 2021, and within an hour, the first resident walked through the doors. Its opening had only been announced two days prior, on January 4. It was physically set up to from January 1-5. The first partner meetings on what was needed to make […]
The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is currently updating its Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking input from the public as a way to make sure all potential hazards are identified. It also allows the EMA to gauge the preparedness level of departments, agencies, and people to plan for mitigation efforts and develop more effective […]
Brookdale Resource Center helps thousands of people along the road to a stronger, safer future. At noon on January 6 five years ago, the Brookdale Resource Center (then known as the Brookdale Warming Center) opened its doors and welcomed its first resident. Since then, 4,862 people have come through the doors for a warm and […]
On Tuesday, August 19, at the Commission Meeting, Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation in honor of National Emergency Management Awareness Month. Dozens of people, who are part of our Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) stood alongside our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) team, as the Mayor read the proclamation. This inaugural month-long celebration, which stems from […]
After having to postpone its Emergency Preparedness Fair in September because of Hurricane Helene, Macon-Bibb County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is inviting the entire community to another opportunity for them to get prepared. The rescheduled Fair will take place on Saturday, May 31, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Wesleyan College in the Candler […]
New year, new calendar! Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is making it easy for you to stay up to date, while also staying safe. EMA has officially released its 2025 Community Preparedness Calendar. “These calendars were such a hit the first year, we knew they needed to come back again,” said Emergency Management Director Spencer […]
We want to show your child’s artwork in our next Emergency Preparedness Calendar! Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is inviting all students (K-12) who attend a Macon-Bibb County school to submit artwork for the 2025 Calendar. Students can draw or paint any artwork including preparedness actions, natural disasters, man-made disasters, or communications. You can see […]
