Georgia Emergency Operations Plan (GEOP)
On February 14, 2006, Governor Perdue signed an Executive Order authorizing the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) to direct and coordinate state-wide emergency and disaster planning and operations. The Order also established the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan, or GEOP, as the framework for operations for emergencies or disaster that occur anywhere within the state of Georgia.
Developed by GEMA, the GEOP is a comprehensive plan to ensure mitigation and preparedness, appropriate response and timely recovery from natural and manmade hazards which may affect the residents of Georgia.
The GEOP includes fifteen specific Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) that would be required during an emergency or disaster, such as transportation, communications, mass care and housing, and public health and medical services. Specific state agencies or organizations have been assigned to serve as primary or secondary support functions within each ESF. The primary state agency or organization for each ESF is responsible for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in coordination with other supporting agencies and organizations.
2006 Georgia Emergency Operations Plan (GEOP) (pdf - 1.7Mb)
Updated 06/09/2006 1:52pm