County accepts GEMA hazard‑mitigation grant and reallocates award to eight generators

May 7, 2025

Effingham County accepted a grant award from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to purchase backup generators for wells, lift stations and EMS headquarters; staff will shift award funds from one upgraded site to eight other locations to cover cost increases.

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Effingham County accepted a hazard‑mitigation grant from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency at the May 6 meeting to purchase emergency generators, EMA Director Clint Hodges told the board.

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