Forsyth 911 Center Realigned Under Emergency Management Agency

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA — Effective July 1, the Forsyth County 911 Center has been realigned under the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). Previously, the 911 Center reported directly to the county manager.

“Our goal is to continue to be as efficient as possible for our community,” said EMA Director Chris Grimes. “This realignment helps emergency personnel from all departments and agencies coordinate efforts more effectively.”

911 Center Interim Director Rebecca Russell will serve as deputy director of the 911 Center with a deputy for EMA to be named at a later date. EMA became a stand-alone department within the county’s organizational chart in 2018.

Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency is the local lead agency for coordination of emergency and disaster response activities for Forsyth County and the City of Cumming. Its mission is to provide a comprehensive and aggressive mitigation and emergency preparedness, response, and recovery program for the citizens of Forsyth County in order to save lives, protect property, and reduce the effects of disasters.

The department is responsible for:

• Emergency & Weather Alerts
• Disaster Preparedness
• Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Disaster Supply Kit
• Outdoor Severe Weather Sirens
• Pandemic Preparedness
• Storm Damage Reports
• Tier II Reporting Information