The Community Recovery Department of Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is hosting a Direct Housing Workshop, conducted by the Region IV Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to strengthen Georgia's readiness for future disasters. This hands-on workshop will enhance state and local coordination, improve understanding of FEMA's Direct Housing Program, and build upon the lessons learned from Hurricane Helene.
What to Expect?
A full, interactive day featuring:
- Direct Housing Program Overview
- Trailer Walkthrough
- Key County-Level Coordination Roles
- Hurricane Helene: After-Action Insights
- Installation of Trailers & MHUs
- Coordination of Permits & Local Ordinances
- Georgia HEARTS – DCMP Updates
- County Priorities & Challenges
| Details |
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| Category/Level |
EMPG_Grant
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| Date(s) |
Wed. Aug 26, 2026 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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| Location |
Forsyth, GEMA/HS Training Room
2046 Collier Road, Forsyth GA 31029
Google Map
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| Building/Room |
2046 Collier Road, Forsyth GA 31029 (GEMA Training Room) |
| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security |
| Primary Instructor |
TBD, To Be Determined |
| Course Length |
1 day |
| Course Hours |
8.00 |
| CEUs |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Maximum Participants |
50 |
| # Open Seats |
6 |
| # on Wait List |
0 |
