OUR MISSION:
FLOYD COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A CLIMATE THAT PROMOTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY CONSCIOUSNESS, AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. WE ARE DEDICATED TO SERVICE EXCELLENCE THAT ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
IN THE NEWS
2006 SPLOST Web Site
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February 5, 2008 - (this meeting date was originally scheduled for Feb. 12, but due to an ACCG conflict, was moved up one week)
noon: Caucus
2 p.m.: Meeting
February 26, 2008 -
4 p.m.: Caucus
6 p.m.: Meeting
*Please note, the Commission meetings are now being held in the new Community Room - located on the 2nd Floor of the Administration Building - 12 East 4th Avenue.
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September is National Preparedness Month
FLOYD COUNTY EMA ENCOURAGES CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Rome , Ga. - Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, Georgia Emergency Agency (GEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are joining forces to make September National Preparedness Month.
“We want every family, every business to be prepared in the event of an emergency; whether it be a natural disaster or some sort of attack,” said Scotty Hancock, EMA Director. “People should understand the importance of personal preparedness and how relevant it is in the event of a disaster.”
According to GEMA’s web site, National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. National Preparedness Month 2007 is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The goal of the month is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals to take action.
The month will focus on several different areas of emergency preparedness:
September 1-8 Back-to-School
September 9-15: Business Preparedness
September 16-22: Multicultural Preparedness
September 23-30: Home and Family Preparedness: including pets, older Americans, and individuals with disabilities and special needs
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
Local maps
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
Prescription medications and glasses
Infant formula and diapers
Pet food and extra water for your pet
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
Cash or traveler's checks and change
Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
Fire Extinguisher
Matches in a waterproof container
Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
