
Atlanta-Fulton County EMA
@AFCEMA
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Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency is responsible for coordination of preparedness, mitigation, response, & recovery within Fulton County.
Atlanta, Georgia
Joined December 2010
As part of AFCEMA's 75th Anniversary celebration, which will unfold over the next 75 days, we will also observe National Emergency Management Awareness Month. A big thank you to @iaem for launching this awareness! . #IAmEM #EMAwarenessMonth #KnowYourEmergencyManager #AFCEMA75
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Day 2⃣6⃣ of 7⃣5⃣ Days of AFCEMA. Super Bowl LIII - In 2019, AFCEMA proudly hosted the Super Bowl Medical Branch at the Emergency Operations Center. Multiple EMS teams came to support the big game, including @ATLFireRescue & @GradyHealth EMS. #AFCEMA75 #IAmEM
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Day 2⃣5⃣ of 7⃣5⃣ Days of AFCEMA . Bug Safety - Bugs don’t take a day off so don’t forget the bug spray. When you're camping, hiking, or spending time outdoors, insect bites can be more than just annoying—they can carry diseases like West Nile Virus or Lyme Disease. #AFCEMA75
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Day 2⃣3⃣ of 7⃣5⃣ Days of AFCEMA . Smoke Detector Safety -Having smoke detectors is essential. While the beeping can be annoying, it saves lives. Install them on every floor, basement, bedroom, and sleeping area. Here are some dos & don'ts with placing smoke detectors. #AFCEMA75
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Day 2⃣2⃣of 7⃣5⃣ Days of AFCEMA . Citizen Corp Highlight - @FultonHealth Medical Reserve Corps. ☑️A network of volunteers who organized to strengthen public health & emergency response. ☑️Volunteers trained in First Aid, CPR/AED, & Stop the Bleed, & more. #AFCEMA75
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Day 2️⃣1⃣ of 7️⃣5️⃣ Days of AFCEMA. Meet WebEOC Administrator/Battalion Chief Donnie Reece. ☑️ 17 years with the agency.☑️Manages WebEOC, Planning, & more.☑️Is a Well-Known WebEOC Guru.☑️Fun Fact: Hosts a gaming podcast. #AFCEMA75 #KnowYourEmergencyManager
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Day 2️⃣0️⃣ of 7️⃣5️⃣ Days of AFCEMA. AFCEMA Day in Fulton County - Today the Fulton County Board of Commissioners honored AFCEMA’s 75th Anniversary & all of his continuous contributions to the county. #AFCEMA75 #IAmEm #EmAwarenessMonth
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Day 1⃣9⃣ of 7⃣5⃣ Days of AFCEMA . Pet Preparedness- We encourage you to include your pets in your emergency plan this month. Make sure you have an emergency kit for them as well as an evacuation plan. Here are some tips to get your pet prepared. #AFCEMA75 #PetPreparedness
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Day 1️⃣7️⃣ of 7️⃣5️⃣ Days of AFCEMA . Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips: . ✔️Install carbon monoxide detectors with battery backup. ✔️Place them in central areas on every level of your home. ✔️Test them monthly. ✔️Stay safe. Stay aware. ✔️A working detector could save a life. #AFCEMA75
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Day 1⃣6⃣ of 7⃣5⃣ Days of AFCEMA. Hydration Tip: Whether you're hitting the trails or chilling at home, staying hydrated is your superpower against the heat. ☑️Carry that water bottle .☑️Drink before you're thirsty .☑️Keep kiddos, pets, and older adults sipping too. #AFCEMA75
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Day 1⃣5⃣of 7⃣5⃣ Days of AFCEMA: . Citizen Corp Highlight - Alpharetta Fire Corps Volunteers. ☑️Volunteers who support first responders & public interaction.☑️25 active volunteers.☑️Volunteers trained in First Aid, CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed & other disciplines. #AFCEMA75
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Day 1⃣3⃣ of 7⃣5⃣ Days of AFCEMA. Before EMA, there was Civil Defense, which initially focused on nuclear attacks, but changed to include all hazards in the 1970s. It gradually phased out and became emergency management. #AFCEMA75 #EMAwarenessMonth #IAmEM
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Day 1⃣2⃣📷of 7⃣5⃣ Days of AFCEMA: . Lightning Safety Tip: If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you. Thunderstorms can produce deadly lightning strikes up to 10 miles away from the storm. When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! .#AFCEMA75 #EMAwarenessMonth
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Day 1️⃣1⃣of 7⃣5⃣ Days of AFCEMA: . Flood Safety - Increased rain chances can occur at any time of the year & cause flooding. Keep in mind the following safety tips. ☑️Turn around, don’t drown. ☑️Get to high ground. ☑️Stay away from fallen powerlines. #AFCEMA75
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