Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

What Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency does

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is the state-level emergency management and homeland security coordination body for the State of Georgia, operating under the Office of the Governor pursuant to the Emergency Management Act of 1981. The agency coordinates preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities across all 159 Georgia counties through local Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs), maintains 24/7 statewide response capability, and serves as the State Administrative Authority for federal grant programs including the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), the State Homeland Security Grant Program, the Urban Area Security Initiative, and the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program.

GEMA/HS delivers its mandate through a defined portfolio of programs: the Ready Georgia public preparedness campaign, the See Something Send Something mobile reporting app, the School Safety program, 911 emergency communications coordination, Mapping and GIS services, Training and Exercises, Homeland Security operations (including intelligence, critical infrastructure protection, and the prohibited foreign-adversary social media platform list mandated under Senate Bill 93), and Recovery Services that coordinate public assistance, hazard mitigation, individual assistance, and SBA disaster loans. Operational technology centers on WebEOC for real-time incident management and Georgia EMGrantsPro Manager as the mandatory online portal for grant applications.

As a state government entity, GEMA/HS does not have a commercial revenue model. The agency is funded through state appropriations and federal pass-through grants, and provides all emergency management, preparedness, training, and coordination services to Georgia residents, K-12 schools, local governments, and state agencies at no direct cost. Its grant-administration function disburses federal funds (e.g., $9,873,903 in SLCGP awards to 44 entities in FY2023) under joint technical oversight with the Georgia Technology Authority. The agency's customer base is effectively the entire State of Georgia population and its political subdivisions, with no concentration risk in the commercial sense.

Name

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

Legal name

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

Website

https://gema.georgia.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

GEMA/HS is Georgia's state-level emergency management and homeland security agency under the Office of the Governor, coordinating preparedness, response, and recovery across all 159 counties and administering federal grants including the SLCGP cybersecurity program. It serves Georgia residents, K-12 schools, local governments, and state agencies through 24/7 response capability and programs like Ready Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Emergency Management Services

NAICS

National Security (928110), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Communications & Dispatch (911/112/999, PSAP) (BPAIAGAD), Emergency Response Team (ERT) Staffing & Incident Management Support (BPABANAD), Crisis Management & Communications Support (Mass Notification) (BPABANAF)

Keywords

• Emergency management
• Homeland security
• Disaster preparedness
• Disaster recovery
• Emergency response

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: As a state government agency operating under the Office of the Governor, GEMA/HS is funded through state appropriations and operates under the authority of the Emergency Management Act of 1981.
2. Federal Grant Administration: The agency serves as the state Administrative Authority for federal grant programs, including the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), distributing approximately $9.87 million to 44 Georgia entities in FY2023.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) coordinates the state of Georgia's emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for natural and man-made disasters. Operating under the Office of the Governor and the Emergency Management Act of 1981, the agency works with local, state, and federal governments, the private sector, and faith-based organizations. It administers grant programs including the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) and Ready Georgia preparedness campaign, and operates 24/7 statewide emergency response capability.

Product overview

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is a state government emergency management agency operating under the Office of the Governor. It does not offer a commercial software product but rather provides emergency management services through multiple coordinated programs. The core offerings include emergency response coordination, homeland security operations, and disaster recovery services. These are delivered through programs such as the Ready Georgia preparedness campaign, the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), School Safety Program, 911 Emergency Communications, and Training and Exercises. The agency also provides specialized tools including the See Something Send Something mobile app for suspicious activity reporting, WebEOC for internal incident management, and Drone (UAS) Guidelines for unmanned aircraft operations. Grant programs include Preparedness Grants and Programs for various homeland security initiatives. The agency supports local EMAs across all Georgia counties and maintains a network of local Emergency Management Agencies serving all 159 Georgia counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ready Georgia: Public preparedness campaign providing Georgians with knowledge needed to effectively prepare for disasters
• See Something, Send Something

Products and services

• Emergency Management and Response Services Coordinates the state of Georgia's preparedness, response, and recovery efforts to disasters. Operates as part of the Office of the Governor under the Emergency Management Act of 1981, partnering with local, state, and federal governments, the private sector, and faith-based communities to prevent and respond to natural and man-made emergencies.
• Homeland Security Services Oversees the Homeland Security Division including Operations, Intelligence, and Critical Infrastructure Departments to protect against terrorism and security threats. Mandated under Senate Bill 93 to maintain a list of prohibited foreign adversary social media platforms.
• Ready Georgia Preparedness Campaign Public preparedness campaign providing Georgians with the knowledge needed to effectively prepare for disasters. Includes the Ready Georgia website for developing custom emergency plans and emergency supply kits.
• State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Administers State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) awards to Georgia entities, with priority given to K-12 schools for modernizing IT systems, strengthening network security, and training staff on threat detection.
• Preparedness Grants and Programs Manages grants including State Homeland Security Grant Program, Urban Area Security Initiative, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program, Buffer Zone Protection Program, Citizen Corps, and Metropolitan Medical Response System.
• Disaster Recovery Services Coordinates public assistance and infrastructure recovery, hazard mitigation, and individual assistance programs following declared disasters. Includes SBA disaster loan assistance coordination and operation of Disaster Loan Outreach Centers.
• Emergency Management Training and Exercises Provides emergency management training and exercise coordination for local entities and first responders across Georgia.
• 911 Emergency Communications Coordinates 911 emergency communications services and fee remittance information across Georgia jurisdictions.
• School Safety Program Ensures the safety of students and staff through coordination with K-12 schools on emergency planning, threat reporting, and incident response protocols.
• See Something, Send Something Mobile App Mobile application allowing users to send reports of suspicious activity directly to state law enforcement for investigation via the See Something, Send Something initiative.
• Drone (UAS) Guidelines Provides guidelines and regulations for drone operators including recreational flying requirements (TRUST certification), commercial/government operations (Part 107), FAA registration, and Remote ID requirements.
• Georgia EMGrantsPro Manager Online platform for submitting and managing grant applications, including SLCGP grant applications for cybersecurity projects.
• Mapping and GIS Services Provides mapping and geographic information system services to support emergency planning, response operations, and situational awareness.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026SBA provides low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents affected by the April 2026 Brantley County wildfires. GEMA/HS coordinates the SBA declaration request and operates Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to assist applicants.
• National Weather Service (NWS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Partnership for National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3-9) to educate Georgia residents about tropical storm and hurricane risks, forecast interpretation, and pre-season preparations.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Joint observation of National Hurricane Preparedness Week to provide comprehensive hurricane preparedness information to Georgia residents.
• Georgia Technology Authority (GTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Joint partnership between GEMA/HS and GTA for administering the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). GTA provides technical expertise and links prohibited social media platforms with GTA's Security Standard SS-22-002. Together they manage the FY2024 and FY2025 grant application windows.
• Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) - Prohibited Software StandardcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2023GTA's Security Standard SS-22-002 is linked with GEMA/HS's prohibited social media platform list under Senate Bill 93 to facilitate statewide compliance with restrictions on foreign adversary platforms.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA): Alabama's state emergency management agency, a regional peer to GEMA/HS with overlapping tornado, hurricane, and severe-weather response functions in the southeastern US.
• South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD): South Carolina's state emergency management division, a regional peer comparable to GEMA/HS in hurricane preparedness and statewide county-coordination structure.
• Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA): Tennessee's state emergency management agency, comparable to GEMA/HS in tornado response, statewide coordination, and federal grant administration functions.
• Virginia Department of Emergency Management: Virginia's state emergency management agency, a peer to GEMA/HS in coordinating preparedness, response, and recovery across multiple jurisdictions and disaster types.

Direct peers

• New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: New York's combined homeland security and emergency services agency, with parallel functions to GEMA/HS including cybersecurity oversight, 911 coordination, and statewide disaster response.
• Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM): Texas's state emergency management agency, structurally parallel to GEMA/HS with comparable hurricane, wildfire, and severe-weather response responsibilities and a similar statewide county-coordination model.
• Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM): Florida's state emergency management agency, directly comparable to GEMA/HS in hurricane preparedness, recovery programs, and integration with FEMA and SBA disaster declaration workflows.
• California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): California's state-level emergency management and homeland security coordinating agency, the largest state analogue to GEMA/HS. Directly comparable in scope (preparedness, response, recovery, homeland security, grant administration) and operating model (state agency under the Governor).
• North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Emergency Management: North Carolina's state emergency management division, structurally similar to GEMA/HS with comparable hurricane and severe-weather response portfolios and county-level coordination.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): The federal-level emergency management agency that funds and oversees state-level counterparts including GEMA/HS. Comparable in mission (preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation) and grant administration, but operates at a national scale rather than a single state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/georgiaemahs
• Facebookfacebook.com/GeorgiaEMAHS
• Instagraminstagram.com/georgiaemahs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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