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November 27, 2023 (Morrow) Clayton County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Office was recently awarded Georgia’s 2023 Emergency Management Agency of the Year from the Emergency Management Association of Georgia. The prestigious award was presented to Ryan Morrison, Director of the Office of Emergency Management during the association’s 65th annual meeting.
Clayton County’s EMA Office submitted a few of its impressive projects that included grant funding, in which the office secured an outstanding total of over 10 million dollars in grant funds in just 2023 alone. The group also worked diligently to train, educate, and empower county residents by presenting over 30 specialized disaster preparedness training classes. In December of 2022, the county’s Emergency Management Agency fulfilled its mission to serve the citizens of the county during a cold weather crisis that led to frozen and busted pipes throughout Clayton County during the holiday season. While working with various community stakeholders they quickly assessed the situation and developed a comprehensive response plan that brought a sound resolution to the emergency.
Ryan Morrison, Director of the Office of Emergency Management, is very proud of his EMA team. He believes the agency is very deserving of the award as it serves as an example of the team’s hard work and dedication to effectively respond to the county and its residents when called upon. “The achievements of our agency that were presented to the awards committee serve as just a small testament to the unwavering dedication and professionalism of the Clayton County Emergency Management Agency.” Morrison went on to add, “I firmly believe that our agency’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and community-centric approach to serving the residents of Clayton County made us the best recipients for the award.”
The Emergency Management Association of Georgia is an association of professionals serving its members by promoting professional development, providing networking opportunities, and serving as an advocate for the profession of Emergency Management. They also assist members in their efforts to save lives and protect property from the effects of natural and medical disasters.