Preparedness

Special Medical Needs Clients Urged to Register with the Health Department

    Register NOW by calling:(912) 356-2441  The Coastal Empire has been lucky when it comes to hurricanes; however, most experts agree that it's only a matter of time before the Georgia coast gets hit by a major storm. The 2010... ...Read More

Siren Map (2010)

Interactive siren map (updated 2010). Click the zones to enlarge. ...Read More

2010 Hurricane Conference

View the presentations from the 2010 Hurricane Conference ...Read More

Guidance for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

  Quick Links to Relevant Articles: CDC Flu Brochure Flu guidance for childcare programs H1N1 FAQs What to Do If You Get the Flu On this Page• How Flu Spreads• Medications to Help Lessen Symptoms of the Flu• Steps to... ...Read More

Can Your Business Withstand a Disaster?

  Business COOP Planning The Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) wants to ensure that business owners in Chatham County understand how to create an effective and reliable Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) so to ensure that the capability exists for... ...Read More

Business Planning - Do you have a COOP?

Nearly 80% of small business owners do not reopen their doors after a disaster such as a hurricane has affected their area of business.  However, businesses that prepared and implemented a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) were 90% successful in reopening... ...Read More

FAMILY DISASTER PLANNING

  Are you prepared for a disaster to affect your area?  The following tips should be followed closely to prepare you and your family for the worst case scenario.    Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family. Know your home's... ...Read More

Chatham County Public Health - Pandemic Influenza Plan

Chatham County Public Health Influenza Plan ...Read More

2009 Chatham County Storm Surge Map

2009 Chatham County GA (Savannah) Storm Surge Map ...Read More

Chatham County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Click to download Chatham Emergency Management Agency's HAZ MIT PLAN.pdf... ...Read More

2008 Hurricane Academy Book

On July 26, 2008, at the Savannah Civic Center, CEMA set out to provide the basic tools needed to equip the citizens of Chatham County in preparation for a hurricane. Participants came for one hour and left with the tools... ...Read More

2008 Hurricane Conference Presentations

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Public Transportation & Sheltering Guide

Download → Public Transportation & Sheltering Guide (PDF - 99 kb)... ...Read More

Nursing Home Evacuation Guide

Download → Nursing Home Evacuation Guide (PDF - 67 kb)... ...Read More

Muni and Business Continuity of Operations Plan

Download → Muni and Business Continuity of Operations Plan (PDF - 218 kb)... ...Read More

Man-Made Emergency Guide

Download → Man-Made Emergency Guide (PDF - 81 kb)... ...Read More

Hospitality Planning Guide

Download → Hospitality Planning Guide (PDF - 97 kb)... ...Read More

Hospice Planning Guide

Download → Hospice Planning Guide (PDF - 51 kb)... ...Read More

Hurricane Planning Guide

Download → Department Hurricane Planning Guide (PDF - 100 kb)... ...Read More

Critical Workforce Family Preparedness Guide

Download → Critical Workforce Family Preparedness Guide (PDF - 231 kb)... ...Read More

Family Emergency Preparedness

Download → Complete Handbook for Family Emergency Preparedness (PDF - 200 kb)... ...Read More

Tornado

All about tornadoes, including what to do during a watch or warning. ...Read More

Terrorism

Department of Homeland Security - Ready.gov ...Read More

Special Needs

Information pertaining to those who will require unusual or enhanced evacuation and sheltering assistance. ...Read More

Siren Program

Conditions of warnings and sound samples. ...Read More

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

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

Pet Emergency Planning Guide

Make arrangements for your pets as part of your household disaster planning. ...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

Evacuation Guide

GEMA may recommend that evacuation be conducted locally to protect lives and property. The Governor may recommend or order evacuations on a County-wide or regional basis. However, a mandatory evacuation decision will almost always be relegated to local jurisdictions if they are capable of making such a decision and carrying it out. ...Read More

Emergency Operations Plan

Review the Chatham County EOP ...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

Business and Industry Planning Guide

This Business and Industry Emergency Planning Guide provides step-by-step advice on how to create and maintain a comprehensive emergency management program. ...Read More

Active Incidents

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Weather Watches/Warnings

Excessive Heat Warning issued July 30 at 11:07AM EDT expiring July 30 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston http://www.weather.gov/chs

National Threat Advisory

Savannah GA Weather

Partly Cloudy and 97 F at Savannah International Airport, GA
Partly Cloudy
Winds are Northwest at 8.1 MPH (7 KT). The pressure is 1011.2 mb and the humidity is 46%. The heat index is 107. Last Updated on Jul 30 2010, 12:53 pm EDT.

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