Residents
Sheltering
The National Hurricane Center provides the general guidance that evacuees should "run from the water and hide from the wind"-- meaning that historically the storm surge is the most deadly threat from a hurricane. ...Read More
Nursing Home Evacuation Guide
A fundamental responsibility of government is to provide for the safety and welfare of its citizens. One of the most fragile and dearest components of our society are the residents of our nursing homes, assisted care facilities, and hospices. While these facilities are regulated by a variety of agencies and organizations, the following information is not intended to limit or exclude procedures that a facility needs to satisfy other requirements, or to address other arrangements that have been made for emergency preparedness. ...Read More
Functional and Medical Needs Clients Urged to Register with the Health Department
The Chatham County Health Department maintains a Special Needs Registry which consists of residents who may require medical assistance during emergency situations. ...Read More
PET EMERGENCY PLANNING GUIDE
Pets are treated like family members in many households across the country. According to a 2010 report, 53% of Chatham County residents have pets and nearly all of those residents do plan to take their pets with them if they ever have to evacuate. Advance planning can ensure a smoother evacuation for your furry family members. ...Read More
DISASTER SUPPLY KIT AND PLANNING TIPS
If a disaster or an emergency should hit your area, it's important to make sure you are prepared. We provide tips to follow in case you are faced with a worst-case scenario. ...Read More
Storm Surge: What it Means
2011 Chatham County GA (Savannah) Storm Surge Map ...Read More
Siren Map
Chatham County Warning Siren System The Chatham County Warning Siren System is used to notify residents of danger within their community. Once heard, residents should go inside and listen to their radio or television for any advisories for their area.... ...Read More
Kids
Emergency Preparedness information just for kids! ...Read More
Threat Condition Definitions
The Department of Homeland Security uses a color-coded threat level system to inform public safety officials and the general public about their risk of a terrorist attack. The following information is from the Department of Homeland Security:... ...Read More
Hurricane Preparedness Guides
Hurricane season is over, but that doesn't mean we should stop thinking about preparedness. Review your hurricane plans and stock up on supplies now before the next hurricane season begins June 1st. Preparing in advance can save you a lot... ...Read More
Storm Ready Community
Chatham County is Storm Ready! ...Read More
Public Transportation & Sheltering Guide
In the event of a Mandatory hurricane evacuation, this guide describes the procedures for Chatham County residents with no other means of transportation, to evacuate from harm's way. ...Read More
Man-Made Emergency Guide
The purpose of this Guide is to examine our risks and to provide down-to-earth guidance to the general public regarding man-made or technological hazards and how to protect from or react to exposure to these threats. ...Read More
Hospice Planning Guide
The information in this guide is to be used when developing Emergency Management Plans for all hospices. These criteria also serve as the format for the plan since they satisfy basic contingency requirements. They are not intended to limit or exclude additional information that a hospice needs to satisfy other requirements, or to address other arrangements that have been made for emergency preparedness. ...Read More
Hurricane Planning Guide
This guide provides step-by-step advice on how Chatham County Departments and agencies should create and maintain a comprehensive hurricane preparedness program. It has been compiled from a wide variety of sources that have been adapted to hurricane conditions that could occur in Chatham County. The guide is designed to be used as a descriptive model and in some cases, as a checklist, to assist mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of a tropical storm or hurricane either threatening or striking Chatham County. ...Read More
Family Emergency Preparedness
Families can and do cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team. Knowing what to do is your best protection and your responsibility. ...Read More
Tornado
All about tornadoes, including what to do during a watch or warning. ...Read More
Terrorism
The Department of Homeland Security has developed a website to educate Americans about the potential threat of terrorism. READY.GOV has instructions for several ways to make preparations for you and your loved ones. ...Read More
Siren Program
Conditions of warnings and sound samples. ...Read More
School Safety
School safety and emergency planning for schools has moved to the forefront for many school districts and emergency agencies nationwide. Georgia Emergency Management is leading the way in school safety planning and training not only in Georgia but nationwide. CEMA is following that lead on the local level. ...Read More
Senior Citizen Hurricane Action Guide
This product is designed with the senior and retiree in mind. Generally speaking, seniors and retirees have the advantage of more discretionary time than most others. ...Read More
Hurricanes
The links below will take you to pages with more detailed information on hurricane development:... ...Read More
Hazardous Materials
A hazardous materials accident can occur anywhere. Find out how to protect yourself. ...Read More
Flooding
10 Facts that every Unincorporated Chatham County Resident should know. ...Read More
Evacuation Maps
Chatham Co. Evacuation Maps ...Read More
Earthquake
The historical record of earthquakes in the southeastern United States and Georgia makes it clear that earthquakes and their associated seismic hazards exist. ...Read More
All Hazard Emergency Planning
Quick tips on preparation from your local emergency personnel. ...Read More
Educate Yourself
Across the country questions of "What does a condition 'yellow' mean to my family?" or "What does this mean to a business, school or local government?" remained. The Emergency Management Division has recognized the need and developed a set of... ...Read More
Be Prepared
The likelihood of you and your family surviving a house fire depends as much on you having a working smoke detector and an exit strategy, as well as a well trained fire department. The same is true for surviving a... ...Read More
Notifications
CEMA Alert: The Chatham Emergency Management Agency has an email group reserved for information dissemination. If you would like to subscribe to CEMA_Alert and receive important emergency information directly to your email, please click here. LEPC News: The Local Emergency... ...Read More
