
REGION J serves the following GA counties:
Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Screven, Tattnall, Toombs.
Healthcare Coalition Coordinator: Jimmy Gordon
Healthcare Coalition Facilitator: Susan Malone




Coalitions provide a space to collaborate and support other members during disaster response and recovery. The time to get to know one another is now. Take the first step!


Several members of the Region J Healthcare Coalition attended the 2024 Emergency Managers Association of Georgia Summit in Savannah in April. The annual conference provides opportunities to network while learning about best practices and new developments in the field of emergency response.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated individual traveling with an international group of students. The individual, who does not live in the United States, is isolated and receiving treatment at a local hospital.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Measles vaccination is important for all children to prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission, but it is especially important for families with children planning to travel outside of…