On Tuesday, August 19, at the Commission Meeting, Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation in honor of National Emergency Management Awareness Month. Dozens of people, who are part of our Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) stood alongside our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) team, as the Mayor read the proclamation.

This inaugural month-long celebration, which stems from the International Association of Emergency Managers, aims to promote the field of emergency management to leaders across all sectors.

“This recognition is testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire emergency management team,” said EMA Director Spencer Hawkins. “I want to personally acknowledge the incredible staff of the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency. Day in and day out, they work tirelessly to prepare our community for any challenge that may come our way.”

By engaging and educating decision-makers and chief executives, National Emergency Management Awareness Month will help to build a deeper understanding of the profession and highlight the critical role emergency managers play in safeguarding communities and organizations. National Emergency Management Awareness Month is a coordinated, industry-wide campaign designed to promote the capabilities of emergency management and highlight the contributions of emergency managers.