Macon-Bibb Recognizes Work of Emergency Management Professionals
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Macon-Bibb County issued a proclamation Tuesday designating this month as Emergency Management Awareness Month, shining a light on the work emergency management professionals do year-round.
While emergency management services are most visible during active crises, the work extends well beyond disaster response. Personnel help communities prepare for emergency events and remain on alert around the clock, long before any emergency begins.
Bibb County Emergency Management Director Spencer Hawkins said the month offers a national platform to educate the public on the role emergency managers play in public safety.
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