MISSION 
 The mission of the EMA is to provide a comprehensive and aggressive all‐hazards approach to homeland security initiatives, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and special events in order to protect life and property and prevent and/or reduce negative impacts of terrorism and natural disasters in Wilkes County.
VISION 
Create a culture of preparedness by fostering partnerships between local, state and federal government, local business and industry, volunteer and faith-based organizations, and the citizens of Wilkes County.
CORE BUSINESSES 
Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery.
                                                             Wilkes County EMA Department and Contact Info:                                                              
Director: Blake Thompson                                                                                  Administrator: Tina Bailey
Assistant Director: Amy Howard                                                                      Logistics: Lindsay Hughes
                                                                                                          Offices:
                                                                                 105 MarshallStreet                                                                                      
                                                                                  Washington, GA 30673                                                                                 
                                                                                 Office (706) 678-7837                                                                                     
                                                                                                Fax (706) 678-1858 Offices
                                                                                                Fax (706) 678-4572 Staff
Wilkes County is part of Area 3 for NE Georgia
Area One - Northeast Georgia 
C.J. Worden
Field Coordinator
Georgia Emergency Management Agency-Homeland Security
46 Hughes Street Suite A
Blairsville, Georgia 30512
charles.worden@gema.ga.gov