EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

ORDERED:

Wildfires in Southeast Georgia have resulted in the loss of tens of
thousands of acres of commercial timber, threatened numerous
communities, forced the closure of state highways and community
schools, and required the evacuation of residents; and

On March 25, a State of Emergency was issued for Bacon, Clinch,
Coffee and Long Counties; and

The continued patterns of dryness and strong winds have promoted
the creation of new wildfires and constrained the ability of the
firefighters to contain the existing fires; and

It is necessary to amend the State of Emergency issued March 25 to
include Ware County; and

Additional State assistance is necessary to protect the public health,
preserve the safety of the public, keep property damage to a
minimum and support the firefighters and public safety personnel
who are responding to this continuing threat to communities in the
path of these growing wildfires.

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 above mentioned counties.
IT IS FURTHER

That to facilitate the containment of these wildfires the Georgia
Forestry Commission continue to take necessary action to ensure