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Before Storm Season, Georgia Holds A Hurricane Drill
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Authorities are practicing how to respond to a hurricane in Coastal Georgia today and tomorrow.
About 100 personnel from state, local, and volunteer agencies will run through the key steps to take in case a hurricane makes landfall in the area. They’ll use large maps and models to lay out available resources.
Authorities are also encouraging the public to take part in a “points of distribution” exercise. They’ll hand out water, tarps, and other emergency supplies.
Officials in Atlanta this week are reviewing how to handle hurricane response and evacuation in long-term care facilities.
Hurricane season begins June 1.
Tags: GEMA, hurricane, Emily Jones