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Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists As a Result of the Consequences of Hurricane Helene in the State of Georgia

DETERMINATION THAT A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY EXISTS


As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Helene on the State of Georgia, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby determine that a public health emergency exists and has existed since September 24, 2024, in the State of Georgia.



September 27, 2024
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Xavier Becerra

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Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists As a Result of the Consequences of Hurricane Debby in the States of Georgia and South Carolina

DETERMINATION THAT A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY EXISTS


​As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Debby on the States of Georgia and South Carolina, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby determine that a public health emergency exists and has existed since August 4, 2024, in the States of Georgia and South Carolina. 



August 7, 2024
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Xavier Becerra

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Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists As a Result of the Consequences of Hurricane Idalia in the State of Georgia

DETERMINATION THAT A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY EXISTS


As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Idalia on the State of Georgia, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby determine that a public health emergency exists and has existed since August 30, 2023, in the State of Georgia. 



September 12, 2023
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Xavier Becerra

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Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists in Georgia as the Result of Hurricane Irma

Determination That A Public Health Emergency Exists


As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Irma on the State of Georgia, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Thomas E. Price, M.D., Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby determine that a public health emergency exists and has existed since September 7, 2017, in the State of Georgia.  



September 8, 2017
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Thomas E. Price, M.D.



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Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists in the State of Georgia as the Result of Hurricane Dorian

Determination That A Public Health Emergency Exists


As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Dorian on the State of Georgia, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby determine that a public health emergency exists and has existed since August 29, 2019, in the State of Georgia.



September 2, 2019
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Alex M. Azar, II



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Elizabeth Fitch

Elizabeth Fitch

Kim Gaydos

MRC National Technical Assistance Coordinator


Elizabeth Fitch    Atlanta, Georgia

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As we celebrate Women’s’ History Month, the MRC Program recognizes Elizabeth Fitch as a shining example of service. Elizabeth had an unparalleled passion for leading and managing volunteers, was an expert planner, and was often the MRC Program’s “go to” person for special projects at the national level.  Her passion for service included inspiring the next generation, and she was the driving force in developing the partnership between MRC and HOSA, a student-led society of Future Health Professionals. 

Elizabeth Fitch, although young, made an indelible mark on the MRC Program. She began as a unit leader in the Atlanta area, before taking on the role as the Region 4 MRC Liaison. Eventually she became the National Technical Assistance Coordinator for the MRC Program. 

Her career in service began in the Atlanta area, working at Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Hemophilia of Georgia, Girl Scout Council of Northwest Georgia, Global Health Action, Atlanta Community Food Bank, and as the coordinator at the District IV Health Services. She earned her bachelor's degree in religion at University of the South at Sewanee, and her master’s in public administration at Georgia State University. 

The MRC Program Office established the Elizabeth Fitch award following her death from breast cancer at the age of 36 in 2011. It recognizes individuals who exemplify the outstanding passion, commitment, spirit of volunteerism, partnership, and leadership that Elizabeth embodied and inspired in others. We look forward to recognizing our newest Elizabeth Fitch Memorial Awardee May 23rd at the 2024 National MRC Summit in Chicago. 

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