The Director of AFCEMA is appointed by the City of Atlanta Mayor and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman, and must be approved by the Governor.

Some primary responsibilities include: Maintain the Emergency Operations Center for Atlanta and Fulton County in a constant state of readiness. Coordinate with the incorporated municipalities, Fulton County, and the City of Atlanta to maintain the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Develop, coordinate and conduct emergency management training exercises.

• Provide a liaison to local, state and federal authorities during major disasters.
  
  
• Develop, coordinate and maintain mutual aid agreements with neighboring local and state agencies.
  
  
• Provide 24-hour emergency notification to multiple response agencies.
  
  
• Develop and deliver emergency management presentations, brochures, pamphlets, public service announcements and other information for civic organizations, business and industry, emergency response agencies, government, media and the general public.

AFCEMA
130 Peachtree St, Suite G-157
Atlanta, GA 30303