THE STATE OF GEORGIA

EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

On January 28, 2014 a winter Weather storm moved through the
State of Georgia and other parts of the southeastern United States;
and

Significant snow and ice has caused major difficulties in traveling
on roads, bridges, culverts and other public and private properties
in the State; 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 to restore the
social and economic Welfare of the citizens of this State.

In light of these circumstances and in conjunction 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 promulgate 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 this State for a period of three
days until midnight on January 31, 2014 and that personnel and
equipment resources of the State of Georgia be made available to
assist in the response and recovery activities currently begin
undertaken in the above mentioned counties, and that the Georgia
Emergency Management Agency activate the Georgia Emergency
Operations Plan.

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This day of January 2014 at 5:15 PM

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GOVERNOR