Emergency services

Georgia's emergency services are coordinated at the state, county, and municipal levels. * **Emergency Number**: 911 is the standard emergency number statewide for police, fire, and medical emergencies. * **State Level**: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) coordinates statewide disaster response, including hurricane preparedness along the coast. The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) monitors highways and supports local law enforcement. * **Local Level**: Counties are served by elected Sheriffs' offices, while incorporated cities maintain their own police and fire departments. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are typically operated by county governments or contracted to private providers.