Governor Kemp has declared a State of Emergency for the following counties: Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, and Wayne.
Atlanta, GA. - The Department of Agriculture is working with with state, federal and industry partners to support the safety and comfort of Georgia citizens, evacuees, and all livestock and companion animals.
The Department of Agriculture works with state, federal and industry partners to support the safety and comfort of Georgia citizens, evacuees, and all livestock and companion animals.
GDA’s Emergency Response Hotline: 1-855-491-1432
Most Recent Press Releases
September 4th, 2019
Governor Kemp expands the State of Emergency declared on August 29, 2019 adding an additional 9 counties
September 1st, 2019
Governor Kemp orders mandatory evacuation of individuals east of Interstate 95 in six counties
Visit our Media Center for more news
Emergency Tips
- Follow emergency instructions given by your local and state Emergency Management Associations
- Have a plan ahead of time - To ensure the safety of family, pets, livestock and home
- Have a generator of su.cient size to provide for your vital needs and test the generator before you need it – power outages can occur
- Fill the fuel tanks – Have all fuel tanks full with extra available – Store fuel and equipment out of reach so it will not get flooded
- Have extra batteries for flashlights and radios and charge the mobile phone
- Make sure equipment inside and outside the house is stored away or secured and be sure to reinforce openings – Flying debris from hurricane winds can cause major damage
- Ensure your pets and livestock are safe – Make plans for feed, water, housing, transportation, destination, expenses
- Check on animals and property for damage after the storm - Ventilation, water supply, feed supply, structural repairs should be assessed in that order
Visit our archive for information on past disasters
Pets
- Veterinarians Hospitals that can assist with boarding pets
- Georgia State Parks willing to take horses
- List of Evacuation Equine Stables
- List of Kennels for Boarding
- List of Georgia Emergency Pet Shelters
Mark Murrah, Manager: 404-656-4914, mark.murrah@agr.georgia.gov
Livestock
Contact the Livestock and Poultry DivisionCourtney Wilson, Manager: 404-656-9383, courtney.wilson@agr.georgia.gov
Food
Hurricane Food Safety
- Food Safety reminders in hurricane
- Food Safety and Natural Disasters FY18
- Hurricane Dorian - Food Industry Update #1
- Hurricane Dorian - Consumer Update #1
Flooded Area Producer Resources
- Boil Water Advisory Guidance for Georgia's Food Industry
- Resources for Animal Food Producers in Flooded Areas
- Resources for Food Producers in Flooded Areas
- FDA's Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
- Recursos para los productores de forraje afectados por la tormenta tropical Dorian
- It's Hurricane Season Part 1 Podcast - Lessons for regulators on the human-side of disasters, from Tracy Johnstone with McDonald's (via AFDO)
- It's Hurricane Season Part 2 Podcast - Lessons for regulators (no matter where they live), from Michael Roberson with Publix (via AFDO)
Natalie Adan, Director: 404-656-3627, natalie.adnan@agr.georgia.gov
Fuel
- Hurricane Dorian Concerns Memo
- Gas Buddy Tracker App
- Gas Buddy Outage Data
- DORIAN LIVE UPDATES: FUEL AVAILABILITY & STATION OUTAGES
Doug Killingsworth, Division Director: 404-656-3605, Doug.Killingsworth@agr.georgia.gov