News
CEMA's Volunteers are Recognized for Their Hard Work
March 14, 2013 2:20 PM - Awards dinner held to thank CEMA's volunteers for their hard work all year round. ...Read More
CEMA to Activate EOC in Support of St. Patrick's Day Festivities
March 14, 2013 10:54 AM - CEMA will activate EOC and Mobile EOC to support St. Patrick's Day festivities. ...Read More
CEMA's Mobile Emergency Operations Center and Emergency Communications Trailer Arrives in Chatham County
March 11, 2013 11:43 AM - The Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) hosted an open house to display its new Moile Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Emergency Communications Trailer on Wednesday March 13, 2013. DETAILS: The completely self-contained mobile EOC enables CEMA to position a forward... ...Read More
Emergency Planning Roundtable for People with Disabilities Slated for April 10
March 6, 2013 3:24 PM - Roundtable discussion planned for emergency planners and people with disabilities. ...Read More
Severe Weather Awareness Week 2013: Make Small Changes to Help You Prepare in a Big Way
January 31, 2013 4:10 PM - Severe Weather Awareness Week is February 4th - 8th. What are you doing to stay prepared? ...Read More
CEMA Hires EM Specialist
January 7, 2013 3:28 PM - CEMA welcomes new staff member. ...Read More
Prepare NOW: Sign up For Free Disaster Preparedness Training
December 26, 2012 2:17 PM - Learn ways to protect you and your family during a disaster. ...Read More
Tybee Island Recovery Exercise is a Success
December 4, 2012 10:07 AM - Tybee Island conducts Operation Coordinated Recovery. ...Read More
Upgrades to Chatham County's Outdoor Emergency Warning Siren Program
November 26, 2012 4:03 PM - Siren program update continues through December. ...Read More
Run. Hide. Fight. Surviving an Active Shooter Event.
November 13, 2012 4:38 PM - Do you know what to do in an active shooter situation? Take five minutes of your time and find out. ...Read More
CEMA Search and Rescue Volunteers Travel to North Carolina
November 7, 2012 3:29 PM - SAR Team members travel to get national certification. ...Read More
Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week
November 6, 2012 8:45 AM - At noon on Wednesday, November 7th, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly scheduled test of Chatham County's Emergency Warning Siren System. In the event of poor weather conditions such as rain or overcast weather, the siren test... ...Read More
Residents Complete CERT Training!
October 29, 2012 1:39 PM - Congrats to the newest members of Chatham CERT. ...Read More
Participate in the Great SouthEast ShakeOut this Month
October 10, 2012 2:38 PM - Pledge now to participate in the Great SouthEast ShakeOut! ...Read More
Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week
October 1, 2012 12:35 PM - Siren test this week. ...Read More
Chatham County Awarded State's Highest Standard for Disaster Match Policy
September 10, 2012 10:44 AM - With this achievement, the County will be required to pay less after a disaster. ...Read More
Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week
July 30, 2012 1:41 PM - Siren test this week. ...Read More
CEMA Establishes Evacuation Re-Entry Hotline
July 13, 2012 3:01 PM - CEMA announces a new telephone line for residents seeking information regarding re-entry into Chatham County when they evacuate due to a hurricane. ...Read More
Siren Test Scheduled for July 4th
July 3, 2012 12:11 PM - Reminder, siren test scheduled for the 4th of July. ...Read More
Cooling Station to Open Due to Power Outages
July 2, 2012 12:24 PM - Cooling station to open at Windsor Forest High School. ...Read More
Emergency Alerts Go Mobile
June 20, 2012 4:53 PM - If you have a cell phone staying informed just got easier, no matter where you are. ...Read More
Highlights from the 2012 Chatham County Hurricane Conference
June 4, 2012 11:25 AM - CEMA hosts the 2012 Chatham County Hurricane Conference. ...Read More
Hurricane Season Begins: Changes to Evacuation Terminology
June 1, 2012 10:30 AM - Hurricane Seasons is here. ...Read More
Public Demo of Emergency Communications
May 18, 2012 1:56 PM - Check out local Radio Hams! ...Read More
HURREX 2012 Wraps Up
May 17, 2012 1:49 PM - CEMA completes a week of full-scale exercises that rehearsed the county's hurricane response and recovery plans ...Read More
2012 Chatham County Hurricane Conference
May 17, 2012 1:30 PM - Record number of attendees at this year's Chatham County Hurricane Conference. ...Read More
Volunteer for HURREX 2012
April 9, 2012 1:48 PM - Find out how you can volunteer for HURREX 2012. ...Read More
Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week
April 2, 2012 4:47 PM - Outdoor Warning Siren test this week. ...Read More
HURREX 2012
March 28, 2012 3:49 PM - HURREX 2012 to test hurricane emergency operations plans. ...Read More
Community Notification Registration
February 17, 2012 10:23 AM - Register your cell phone to receive emergency alerts. ...Read More
REGISTER FOR THE 2013 HURRICANE CONFERENCE
January 22, 2012 2:21 PM - Register now for the 2013 CEMA Hurricane Conference. ...Read More
Special Needs Tabletop Exercise 1-27-12
January 22, 2012 1:27 PM - More than 50 people participated in the Special Needs Tabletop Exercise. ...Read More
Win a Free NOAA Weather Radio
January 18, 2012 3:08 PM - Win a free weather radio. ...Read More
Outdoor Siren Test Scheduled for Wednesday
January 3, 2012 10:11 AM - Siren test this week. ...Read More
CEMA SAR Team Delivers Hug-A-Tree Program
November 17, 2011 2:44 PM - CEMA SAR Team members teach students what to do if they ever become lost. ...Read More
National EAS Test Scheduled for November 9th, 2011
October 14, 2011 8:48 AM - The National EAS Test will last for about three minutes on November 9th at 2pm. ...Read More
Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week
October 3, 2011 12:59 PM - Residents will hear a three minute warning siren this week. ...Read More
Outdoor Siren Test Scheduled for Wednesday
September 6, 2011 9:34 AM - Outdoor siren test scheduled for Wednesday; residents will hear three minute emergency tone. ...Read More
September is National Preparedness Month
September 1, 2011 10:18 AM - September is National Preparedness Month. Take time to make sure you and your family are prepared for emergencies. ...Read More
CEMA Returns to Normal Operations
August 26, 2011 4:47 PM - CEMA returns to normal operations. ...Read More
Highway Could See Flooding; No Reports of Road Closing
August 26, 2011 2:32 PM - There is a chance of possible flooding on Highway 80 Friday evening. ...Read More
CEMA Watches Hurricane Irene as the Storm Passes by Georgia Coast
August 26, 2011 8:01 AM - CEMA watches Hurricane Irene as the storm passes the Georgia Coast. ...Read More
CEMA Reminds Residents to Be Mindful of the Effects of Hurricane Irene
August 25, 2011 8:23 PM - Residents need to be mindful of the effects of Hurricane Irene. ...Read More
CEMA Returns to Monitoring Phase
August 24, 2011 9:20 AM - Due to forecast track for Hurricane Irene, CEMA returns to monitoring phase. ...Read More
CEMA Continues to Monitor Hurricane Irene; Warns Residents to Prepare
August 23, 2011 10:14 AM - CEMA Director Clayton Scott gives an update on Hurricane Irene and what this means for Chatham County residents. ...Read More
CEMA Monitors Hurricane Irene: Enters Monitoring Phase
August 22, 2011 12:22 PM - CEMA monitors Hurricane Irene and enters monitoring phase. ...Read More
Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week
August 1, 2011 10:00 AM - At noon on Wednesday, August 3rd, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly scheduled test of Chatham County's Emergency Warning Siren System. In the event of poor weather conditions such as rain or overcast weather, the siren test... ...Read More
Excessive Heat Warning in Effect
July 13, 2011 8:45 AM - Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Savannah, GA - (July 13, 2011) The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning in effect from 11am to 9pm today. The heat index could reach 113 to 117 degrees. Chatham County residents... ...Read More
Discontinuation of CEMA Signal Emails
July 12, 2011 9:28 AM - CEMA Signal emails to stop August 15th. ...Read More
Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week
July 5, 2011 1:49 PM - At noon on Wednesday, July 6th, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly scheduled test of Chatham County's Emergency Warning Siren System. In the event of poor weather conditions such as rain or overcast weather, the siren test... ...Read More
Health Department Offers Tips on Dealing with Smoky Conditions
June 23, 2011 12:32 PM - Smoke continues to blow into Chatham County from south Georgia wildfires. ...Read More
Local Amateur Radio Operators to Showcase Emergency Capabilities
June 22, 2011 3:12 PM - The public is invited to meet with operators and see how they fit into the emergency response picture. ...Read More
CEMA Encourages Residents Without Power to Be Mindful of Hot Weather
June 19, 2011 1:21 PM - Heat Advisory comes during power outages. ...Read More
CEMA Deputy Director Earns International CEM Credential
June 8, 2011 2:12 PM - Deputy Director Dennis Jones earns International CEM. ...Read More
Update: Smoke Seen in Chatham County
June 6, 2011 4:11 PM - Smoke seen in Savannah is from fires in northeast Florida. ...Read More
[NEWS] Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week
May 31, 2011 10:45 AM - Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week Savannah, GA - (May 31, 2011) At noon on Wednesday, June 1st, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly scheduled test of Chatham County's Emergency Warning Siren System. In the event of... ...Read More
CEMA Staff Members to Support Tornado Recovery Efforts in North Georgia
May 3, 2011 10:45 AM - CEMA staff members head to North Georgia to support tornado recovery efforts. ...Read More
[NEWS] Media Advisory: Outdoor Siren Test this Week
May 2, 2011 1:30 PM - Emergency Siren Advisory.doc... ...Read More
[NEWS] Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week
April 4, 2011 10:45 AM - Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week Savannah, GA - (April 4, 2011) At noon on Wednesday, April 6th, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly scheduled test of Chatham County's Emergency Warning Siren System. In the event of... ...Read More
[NEWS] CEMA Hires an Emergency Management Specialist
March 28, 2011 1:45 PM - CEMA Hires an Emergency Management Specialist Savannah, GA - (March 28, 2011) The Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) welcomes Dave Grotyohann. Grotyohann was hired as an Emergency Management Specialist and is charged with handling coordination of various Emergency Support Functions.... ...Read More
FEMA Authorizes Funds To Help Battle Georgia Wildfires
March 25, 2011 1:11 PM - FEMA Authorizes Federal Funds To Help Battle Georgia Wildfires. ...Read More
[NEWS] Volunteers Needed for Airport Disaster Simulation
March 10, 2011 4:30 PM - Volunteers Needed for Airport Disaster Simulation Savannah, GA - (March 10, 2011) The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is seeking volunteers to participate in an upcoming plane crash disaster simulation. Participants MUST be 18 years of age or older. Volunteers will... ...Read More
[NEWS] Emergency Warning Siren Test
February 28, 2011 1:00 PM - Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week Savannah, GA - (February 28, 2011) At noon on Wednesday, March 2nd, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly scheduled test of Chatham County's Emergency Warning Siren System. In the event of... ...Read More
CEMA CONTINUES ONGOING EOC TRAINING
February 23, 2011 12:58 PM - CEMA continues to train people responsible for working in the EOC during emergencies. ...Read More
CHATHAM COUNTY RESIDENTS CREATE SUPPLY KITS
February 11, 2011 1:17 PM - Chatham County residents create their own emergency supply kits. ...Read More
STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL
January 18, 2011 4:30 PM - All Chatham County residents are encouraged to participate in statewide tornado drill. ...Read More
[NEWS] Winter Weather Advisory Issued
January 10, 2011 10:15 AM - NWS Issues a Winter Weather Advisory for Western Chatham County Chatham County, GA - (January 10, 2011) The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Western Chatham County until 1PM. Residents should expect rain and freezing rain.... ...Read More
[NEWS] Emergency Warning Siren Test
January 3, 2011 12:15 PM - Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week Savannah, GA - (January 3, 2011) At noon on Wednesday, January 5th, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly scheduled test of Chatham County's Emergency Warning Siren System. In the event of... ...Read More
New CEMA E-Newsletter Hits Inboxes
December 20, 2010 2:47 PM - CEMA launches new E-Newsletter that focuses on Chatham County Emergency Management program. ...Read More
Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved
December 17, 2010 9:56 AM - The Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan is approved. ...Read More
[NEWS] Bridge Construction to Begin Next Week
December 3, 2010 3:00 PM - Bridge Construction to Begin on the Diamond Causeway Savannah, GA - (December 3, 2010) One lane of the Diamond Causeway Bridge will be closed for construction starting next week. The eastbound lane will be closed December 6th, 7th and 8th... ...Read More
Stocking Up for the Holidays
December 3, 2010 1:40 PM - Emergency kit supplies make great stocking stuffers. ...Read More
[NEWS] CEMA is NOT in OPCON 4
December 3, 2010 11:15 AM - CEMA Has Not Entered OPCON 4 Savannah, GA - (December 3, 2010) Chatham Emergency Management Agency is not in OPCON 4. There is some sort of technical glitch that caused the agency's Twitter page to send out archived events. We... ...Read More
[NEWS] Georgia Counties Approved for Disaster Aid
December 1, 2010 4:00 PM - USDA Approves Georgia Counties for Disaster Designation Savannah, GA - (December 1, 2010) Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated 151 Georgia counties as primary disaster areas due to drought... ...Read More
[NEWS] Warning Siren Test This Week
November 30, 2010 5:00 PM - Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week Savannah, GA – (November 30, 2010) At noon on Wednesday, December 1st, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly scheduled test of Chatham County’s Emergency Warning Siren System. In the event of... ...Read More
Two CEMA Employees Receive Prestigious Awards
November 10, 2010 11:08 AM - Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) is proud to recognize two staff members for their continuous efforts in Emergency Management. ...Read More
[NEWS] Warning Siren Test Cancelled Due to Poor Weather
November 3, 2010 11:30 AM - ...Read More
[NEWS] Warning Siren Test This Week
November 1, 2010 12:15 PM - Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week Savannah, GA - (November 1, 2010) At noon on Wednesday, November 3rd, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly scheduled test of Chatham County's Emergency Warning Siren System. In the event... ...Read More
CEMA to Use Digital Billboards in Savannah
October 14, 2010 11:21 AM - Digital billboards to aid during an emergency or disaster. ...Read More
[news] Emergency Siren Test This Week
October 4, 2010 11:15 AM - Emergency Warning Siren Test This Week Savannah, GA - October 6th, 2010 At noon on Wednesday, October 6th, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency will conduct the monthly scheduled test of Chatham County's Emergency Warning Siren System. In the event of... ...Read More
[news] NIMS 300 & 400 Classes are Full
October 4, 2010 11:00 AM - Savannah, GA - October 4th The NIMS 300 and 400 classes scheduled for October are both full. Response to the training announcement was overwhelming. CEMA will send out notification when additional classes are scheduled. Thank you for your interest. ###... ...Read More
[news] CEMA Continues Ongoing Emergency Operations Center Training
September 23, 2010 5:30 PM - ...Read More
CEMA in the News, Tracking Hurricane Earl
September 3, 2010 1:20 PM - When Hurricane Earl was churning in the Atlantic, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency was actively monitoring the storm's path and reviewing emergency response plans. Local media outlets provided coverage of CEMA's preparations. ...Read More
