EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

REINSTITUTING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY ISSUED ON JANUARY 9, 2011

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS :

ORDERED:

ORDERED:

ORDERED:

The National Weather Service has declared a severe winter storm warning
for much of the State of Georgia. The storm began impacting the State on
Sunday, January 9, 2011, and is expected to continue through Tuesday,
January 11, 2011; and

The National Weather is predicting snow, sleet and freezing rain at levels which
necessitate the coordination, pre-positioning and delivery of state resources to
assist local units of government to respond to this impending severe winter
storm; and

State assistance is necessary to protect the public health, preserve the safety of
the public, keep property damage to a minimum and restore essential public
services impacted by the Severe Winter Storm.

NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN
ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

That a State of Emergency exists in the State of Georgia.

IT IS FURTHER

That to facilitate repairs to power distribution infrastructure the Georgia
Departments of Transportation and Public Safety shall take necessary action to
ensure the expeditious movement of utility vehicles, equipment and personnel
through the State of Georgia.

IT IS FURTHER

That all resources of the State of Georgia be made available to assist in the
response and recovery activities associated with the Severe Winter Storm and
that the Georgia Emergency Management Agency activate the Georgia
Emergency Operations Plan.

This Executive Order shall be valid for 21 days from this date.

This 10th day of January, 2011, 2 -'00 PM.

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GOVERNOR