(SmyrnaVinings.News) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp today issued an updated State of Emergency for all 159 counties in preparation for Hurricane Isaias.
The new Executive Order enables emergency management teams to make necessary arrangements and position needed resources ahead of the storm's impact. He has also directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to activate the State Operations Center beginning early Friday afternoon.
"As we always do with weather events, we’re hoping for the best but preparing for the worst," said Governor Brian Kemp. "I encourage all Georgians to take this storm seriously and prepare now by stocking up on food, batteries, flashlights, water, and other necessities in case of severe weather impacting communities Friday night through Saturday."
Forecasters expect Isaias to make landfall on the Gulf Coast Friday evening, with potential impact to the state continuing through Saturday. Impacts could include strong wind gusts and heavy rain throughout the state, potentially leading to spin-off tornadoes, downed trees and power lines, flooding, and other effects.
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