The Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is asking residents who sustained property damage from the July 20 severe thunderstorm to report the damage online using the Debris Assessment Form (arcgis.com) located on the EMA department page on forsythco.com. Reporting damage with the survey is simple ... Read more...

Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and 911 Center now have a Facebook account to reach residents with emergency and weather alerts, emergency and disaster preparedness tips, helpful information, department news and more. “We are excited to add this new way of connecting with residents as we aim to prepare ... Read more...

On Wednesday, May 31, the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) hosted a strategic planning session with departments, officials and partner agencies to review the County’s response to emergency and disaster situations. “Having the agencies and partners that are involved in the planning, response and ... Read more...

In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (or 911 Dispatcher Appreciation Week), we invite you to celebrate our “first” first responders – the incredible individuals who can control a chaotic situation using only their ears and voice.  Show your appreciation. The life-saving work of 911 ... Read more...

Looking for local volunteer opportunities? Forsyth County’s EMA and the National Weather Service (NSW) Atlanta/Peachtree office will be hosting an in-person SKYWARN Storm Spotter training on Friday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. at the following address: Forsyth County Administration Building Commission Meeting Room 110 East Main Street Cumming, ... Read more...

Forsyth County introduces three new directors Tom Cisco has been named director of the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). Cisco is replacing former EMA Director Chris Grimes after his departure in January. Cisco brings 22 years of EMA experience and knowledge to the County, serving ... Read more...

Informational program runs Feb. 6-10 To help residents prepare for the possibility of a disaster, the Forsyth County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service, is encouraging all residents to participate in ... Read more...

During their Jan. 5 meeting, the Board of Commissioners recognized Chris Grimes for his service as the EMA and 911 Center director. During his time with Forsyth County, beginning in 2013, Grimes contributed in many areas to the County’s overall safety during various times of ... Read more...

Forsyth County’s EMA team met with first responders as well as other County and community leaders on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Public Safety Complex following a briefing from the National Weather Service ahead of the incoming severe cold weather. Along with first responder preparedness ... Read more...

Students in 8th to 11th grade can share what they think is a best practice for how government agencies prepare and respond to disasters through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Youth Council. This Council is for youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness ... Read more...