EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

ORDERED:

On January 30, 2013, a severe weather system moved into the state of
Georgia producing severe thunderstorms resulting in excessive rain, hail
and tornadoes which caused extensive damage in Bartow and Gordon
Counties; and

The assistance of the government of the State of Georgia is necessary to
protect the public health, preserve the safety of the public, keep property
damage to a minimum and restore the social and economic welfare of
these counties; and

In light of these circumstances and with the authority vested in the
Governor by virtue of Article 3, Section 38-3-51, of the Georgia
Emergency Management Act of 1981, as amended, to issue reasonable
orders, rules and regulations as are deemed necessary to protect public
health, safety and welfare, and to bring the emergency situation under
control within the acknowledged limitations of the powers of the
Governor.

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 Bartow and Gordon Counties.

IT IS FURTHER

That personnel and equipment resources of the State of Georgia be made
available to assist in the response and recovery activities currently being
undertaken in the above mentioned counties, and that the Georgia

Emergency Management Agency activate the Georgia Emergency
Operations Plan.

This 3Q dayofJanuary, 2013 at |7.IDlEn’\ .

GOVERNOR .