The Emergency Management Agency is responsible for protecting Tift County Citizens from the effects of disasters, natural and man-made.  The agency coordinates and assists all municipal officials’ efforts as well as the unincorporated areas of the county during disasters and crisis situations.

Agency personnel coordinate with municipal and county officials to develop emergency action plans for such hazards as chemical spills, fires, floods, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, nuclear, bioterrorism, and transportation incidents. County and municipal leaders routinely test these plans with full-scale drills and tabletop exercises.

When an emergency arises or disaster threatens, the county’s response is coordinated by the Emergency Management Agency by activating and manning the Emergency Operations Center (E.O.C.). Representatives from the county and municipalities make decisions in the E.O.C. and communicate to the authorities in the field.

Emergency Preparedness Kit
Tifton/Tift County Emergency Management recommends having an Emergency Preparedness Kit on hand at all times.  The Kit should include the following items: 

• At least one gallon of water per person per day.  Change the water every six months.  Don’t forget pets.
• Non- perishable food and pet food for at least 3 days.
• Flashlight with extra batteries.
• Battery powered radio with extra batteries.
• First Aid Kit.
• Medicine for at least 3 days.
• Baby supplies for at least 3 days.