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HURREX 2012 Wraps Up
CEMA completes a week of full-scale exercises that rehearsed the county's hurricane response and recovery plans ...Read More
HURREX 2012
HURREX 2012 to test hurricane emergency operations plans. ...Read More
Community Notification Registration
Register your cell phone to receive emergency alerts. ...Read More
SEVERE WEATHER ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS SELECTED
Severe Weather Awareness Week essay contest winners selected. ...Read More
SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK 2012
Severe Weather Awareness Week is February 6th - 10th. What are you doing to stay prepared? ...Read More
2011 Hurricane Season Ends; Colder Weather Begins
As hurricane season ends it's time to prepare for winter weather. ...Read More
Storm Spotter Workshop Offered
Storm Spotter Workshop offered to residents free of charge. ...Read More
CEMA SAR Team Delivers Hug-A-Tree Program
CEMA SAR Team members teach students what to do if they ever become lost. ...Read More
National EAS Test Scheduled for November 9th, 2011
The National EAS Test will last for about three minutes on November 9th at 2pm. ...Read More
September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. Take time to make sure you and your family are prepared for emergencies. ...Read More
HURRICANE TIPS YOU CAN USE
One stop shopping for all of your hurricane needs. ...Read More
New Evacuation Guidelines for Chatham County
CEMA releases new hurricane evacuation guidelines for Chatham County. ...Read More
HURRICANE AWARENESS TOUR STOPS IN SAVANNAH
Hundreds tour the Hurricane Hunter. ...Read More
THE GREAT CENTRAL U.S. SHAKEOUT
Sign up to participate in The Great Central U.S. ShakOut. ...Read More
TWO CEMA EMPLOYEES COMPLETE GEORGIA CEM PROGRAM
Kate Underwood and Jennifer Rodriguez complete Georgia Certified Emergency Manager program. ...Read More
New CEMA E-Newsletter Hits Inboxes
CEMA launches new E-Newsletter that focuses on Chatham County Emergency Management program. ...Read More
Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved
The Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan is approved. ...Read More
Stocking Up for the Holidays
Emergency kit supplies make great stocking stuffers. ...Read More
Two CEMA Employees Receive Prestigious Awards
Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) is proud to recognize two staff members for their continuous efforts in Emergency Management. ...Read More
Social Media and Emergency Management
Social media takes emergency management by storm. ...Read More
Chatham Search and Rescue Team to the Rescue
15 May 2010, Volunteers from the Chatham County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) completed the requirements to become a nationally certified search and rescue (SAR) team by Instructors from the National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR). The 18... ...Read More
CEMA TO HOLD FREE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TRAINING
On October 20th and 21st at 6:30 PM, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) will offer FREE hazardous materials response training to all members of the public and media at the Coastal Georgia Center and the Frank G. Murray... ...Read More
Why Your Business Needs a COOP
Learn how to develop a COOP for your business. ...Read More
Hurricane Fast Facts
Hurricane Fast Facts A "hurricane" is the most severe category of the meteorological phenomenon known as the "tropical cyclone." Tropical cyclones are low pressure systems that have thunderstorm activity and rotate counterclockwise. A tropical cyclone that has winds... ...Read More
Swine Flu and You
What is swine flu? Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen.... ...Read More
Get Ready for Winter Advisories and Ice Storms
While the danger from winter weather varies across the state, most Georgians are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Learn more about preparing yourself and your home for winter weather. ...Read More
New Special Needs Registry Guidelines for Evacuations
The Chatham County Department of Public Health and CEMA introduce new Special Needs Registry guidelines for evacuations. Find out if you or a loved one should be on the registry, how to apply, and how you can prepare for an emergency evacuation. ...Read More
