THE STATE OF GEORGIA

EXECUTIVE ORDER

 

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

On February 24, 2015, the National Weather Service issued a Winter
Storm Warning for parts of the State of Georgia and prompted the
declaration of a State of Emergency for 50 counties in North Georgia
(Executive Order 0224.15.01); and

On February 25, 2015, the National Weather Service expanded the area
for the Winter Storm Warning to include the county of Elbert;

The assistance of the Government of the State of Georgia is necessary to
implement protective measures to ensure the public health, preserve the
safety of the public, keep property damage to a minimum and to
minimize the social and economic impacts of this event on the citizens of
this State; 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 Executive Order 02.24.15.01 is hereby amended and the State of
Emergency has been expanded to also include the county listed above for
a period of one (1) day beginning at 2pm on February 25, 2015 and
ending at 2pm on February 26, 2015, and that personnel and equipment