Athens County Emergency Management Agency
Athens County recently held a fantastic mock aircraft disaster training hosted by the Albany Area Volunteer Fire Department. Everyone had a great time and found the training to be super beneficial.Â
Athens County Emergency Management
Our goal at Athens County Emergency Management is to prepare for, respond to, and recover from any emergency or disaster that may affect our community. We prioritize the safety of our residents, first responders, and local infrastructure through thorough planning, training, and collaboration with government agencies, community partners, and the public. Our primary goal is to build a resilient and well-prepared community capable of effectively managing various types of emergencies.
Athens County residents! The Board of Commissioners has declared a state of emergency due to severe drought conditions. This crisis is significantly impacting our local agriculture and farmers. The prolonged dry spell is devastating our crops and livestock, posing a serious threat to our agricultural community. As a result, the Athens County commissioners have taken action to provide support to our farmers during this challenging period.
The Farm Service Agency is the lead on this for information on claims.
If you do not know who that is in your county, the information can be found at https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=oh...
Additional information regarding Agricultural Disaster Assistance is available at https://www.fsa.usda.gov/.../disaster-assistance.../index