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  • EMA seeking public input for five-year disaster planning
    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 […]

    January 23, 2026 published by Chris Floore

  • Five Years of Hope | Brookdale Resource Center
    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 […]

    January 6, 2026 published by Emily Hopkins

  • Mayor proclaims National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Macon-Bibb
    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 […]

    August 21, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • EMA Preparedness Fair returns in May
    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 […]

    April 18, 2025 published by Emily Hopkins

  • EMA Preparedness Calendars available now
    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 […]

    January 10, 2025 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Emergency Preparedness Calendar Competition
    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 […]

    September 13, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Macon It podcast focuses on emergency preparedness
    Heat waves, and tornadoes, and zombie apocalypses, OH MY! Be prepared for any emergency situation with Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency Director Spencer Hawkins by listening to the latest edition of the Macon It podcast. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Amazon. You can also click here.  Previous guests have included Mayor Lester Miller, Macon […]

    September 9, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • EMA holding 3rd annual Emergency Preparedness Fair
    Macon-Bibb County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is inviting the entire community to its third annual Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 28, at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center (132 Willis Smokie Glover Drive) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. People will be able to hear from about a dozen different preparedness and safety agencies […]

    August 23, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • County, local agencies expand hydration, cooling measures for community in summer heat
    On Friday, June 28, United to End Homelessness, Macon-Bibb County, the Macon Homeless Coalition, Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, and other community organizations announced the expansion of hydration and cooling measures across the County. “The weather we’ll see over the next week is going to be hot. We’re seeing over 100-degree weather for several hours […]

    July 3, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

  • Storm Scoop: Hurricane Preparedness, MBC Alert App Launch
    Hurricane season has officially begun, and you should be prepared now, more than ever. Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) can help make sure you have everything you need to protect yourself and your family.   This summer, EMA released its new MBCAlert App, designed to provide disaster and emergency information for everyone in Macon-Bibb, whether you […]

    June 7, 2024 published by Edna Ruiz

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