THE STATE OF GEORGIA

EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

ORDERED:

On April 28, 2014, severe storms began to move into the State of Georgia, and these
storms have produced severe weather causing loss of life and extensive damage to
property in Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama and these storms are forecast to possibly
produce tornadoes, hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall which could cause flooding
across the State of Georgia; 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 the counties which may be impacted by these
storms; 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 eiéists in 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, and that the Georgia Emergency Management Agency activate the
Georgia Emergency Operations Plan.

This Executive Order shall be valid for Efggfig ,,i;_. ( £1?) days from this date.

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This 9.8 day ofApril, 2014, at H AM/PM.

 

GOVERNOR