The State of Georgia
Executive Order by The Governor:

WHEREAS: The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of Southeast Georgia to begin on January 3, 2018; and

WHEREAS: Accumulated snowfall and freezing rain totals could potentially reach three (3) inches in Southeast Georgia. Furthermore, temperatures over the next seventy-two (72) hours will allow for melting and refreezing of accumulated snow and freezing rain, producing additional ice related hazards; and

WHEREAS: This Winter Storm has the potential to cause significant damages and power outages throughout the affected area; and

WHEREAS: Roads may be impassable with expected and potential snow and ice accumulations; and

WHEREAS: The assistance of the government of the State of Georgia is necessary to protect the public health, preserve the safety of the public, keep property damage to a minimum and restore the social and economic welfare of impacted counties; and

WHEREAS: The authority is vested in the Governor, by virtue of O.C.G.A. § 38-3-51, to issue reasonable orders, rules and regulations deemed necessary to protect public health, safety and welfare, and bring the emergency situation under control within the acknowledged limitations of the powers of the Governor.

NOW THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

ORDERED: That a State of Emergency exists in the following counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Coffee, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Echols, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lowndes, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Screven, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne.

IT IS FURTHER

ORDERED: That all resources of the State of Georgia be made available to assist in preparation, response and recovery activities in the above-mentioned counties, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency activate the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan.

This Executive Order shall be valid for a period of three (3) days, ending at 11:59 pm on January 5, 2018.

This 2nd, day of January, 2018 at 5:30PM.

Nathen Deal
GOVERNOR