Hurricane season has officially begun, and you should be prepared now, more than ever. Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) can help make sure you have everything you need to protect yourself and your family. This summer, EMA released its new MBCAlert App, designed to provide disaster and emergency information for everyone in Macon-Bibb, whether you […]
Get everything you need to know about weather and emergencies in the palm of your hand with the newly launched MBCAlert App. Our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) created the smartphone app to provide disaster and emergency information for everyone in Macon-Bibb, whether you live here or just visiting. “Communicating with the public is one of […]
On May 1, 2024, the Georgia State Environmental Protection Division (EPD) began its annual ban on outdoor burning to comply with Federal Clean Air Regulations. The Burn Ban will remain in effect until September 30, 2024. During the summer months in Georgia, the ozone in the air we breathe can reach unhealthy levels. The Georgia […]
The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will hold an Open House at its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) next to City Hall during Downtown Macon’s First Friday festivities on Friday, May 3, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. People will have a chance to tour EOC, also known as “the bunker,” learning its history, seeing what happens during severe weather, […]
Mayor credits people of Macon-Bibb for moving community forward together “It’s a great day…a new day…thanks to each of you,” Mayor Lester Miller told more than 700 people gathered at the Macon City Auditorium for the annual State of the Community, hosted by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. “Just like you can’t ignore the […]
The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is partnering with the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for #SafePlaceSelfie Day on Wednesday, April 3 to help better prepare our community when severe weather strikes. “This is a fun chance for us all to identify the safe places in our homes […]
It’s that time of year again where you need to start looking for a new annual calendar, and our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) can help you do just that. This week, the EMA released its first Emergency Preparedness Calendar and distributed them to several local schools. The calendars were part of an art contest with […]
This month, students in the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) took a trip to our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to learn about emergency preparedness and what officials do to keep us safe during inclement weather. “The Emergency Management Agency is honored to be a part of the GCAPS program,” said EMA Director Spencer […]
More than 150 people attended our annual Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 23, at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center. People and their families were able to hear from a dozen different preparedness and safety agencies about how they are helping to keep the community safe. They were also able […]
On August 31 and September 1, Macon-Bibb County hosted the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Hub Cities Initiative’s annual two-day summit. This is a group of mayors and city managers from the 13 core cities of each of Georgia’s Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) outside of Atlanta, and they get together to discuss challenges and potential solutions […]
