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Regional Office and Federal Regional Center Background
Information
The Regional Office is located on 3003 Chamblee -Tucker Road in
northeast Atlanta, Georgia, just off I-85. Serving the eight southeastern
states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, Region IV is FEMA's largest
geographic region. During a Presidential Disaster Declaration, in
addition to its 115 full-time employees, the Region can draw from
a cadre of over 550 Disaster Assistance Employees or "reservists"
experienced in areas ranging from the delivery of disaster assistance
to public information and more.
The Federal Region Center (FRC), a key regional asset, is located
in Thomasville, Georgia. It is a 37,734 square foot subterranean,
protected facility situated on a 38-acre site.
Built in the early 70s, the Federal Regional Center was designed
to withstand hazards, ranging from severe storms and tornadoes to
a worst-case, National Security event. The facility has its own
separate water, power and support systems and has the full range
of telecommunications capabilities to support emergency operations
for the Federal family.
Staff at the FRC supports development of State and local emergency
management capabilities, provides technical assistance in developing
activities, and in response and recovery planning. In addition,
it operates a system of State Liaisons to provide assistance and
quick response to State/local emergencies and works with Federal
agencies and departments to develop Federal plans and support Federal
response activities and exercising.
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