[CEMA Signal] CEMA Signal: Free Hazardous Materials Training Tomorrow and Wednesday-Open to Public

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NEWS RELEASE
 
Chatham Emergency Management Agency
 
For Immediate Release
October 19, 2009, 12:00 PM
 
CONTACT:
K. Courtney Cunningham
912.201.4508  (O)
912.657.8671  (C)
kccunnin at chathamcounty.org
 
 
CEMA TO HOLD FREE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TRAINING
Savannah, GA – October 19, 2009


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 Community Center respectively.
 
The training will assist residents in preparing, responding and recovering from the effects of a hazardous materials spill or release.  In addition, residents will learn about Chatham County’s Hazardous Materials Plan as well as precautions that residents may take to ensure their safety and the safety of their families.
 
“Chatham County residents should prepare now for any type of hazardous materials spill within their community,” stated Clayton Scott, Director of CEMA.  “By participating in this training, residents will have an understanding of the role they play if and when there is ever a release of hazardous materials into the community.” 
 
Topics to be covered in the training include family preparedness actions, community resource surveys, emergency reporting, hazardous materials response, evacuation and sheltering-in-place.

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Hazardous Materials Response Training
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Coastal Georgia Center (305 Fahm Street, Savannah)
6:30 PM

Hazardous Materials Response Training
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Frank G. Murray Community Center (160 Whitemarsh Island Road, Savannah)
6:30 PM
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K. Courtney Cunningham
Emergency Management Specialist
External Affairs / Volunteer Coordination

Chatham Emergency Management Agency
124 Bull Street, Suite 140
Savannah, GA 31401

kccunnin at chathamcounty.org
912.201.4508
912.657.8671
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