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CERT Training in March
Community Emergency Response Team TrainingFree 20 hour course open to Chatham County residents that teaches family and workplace disaster preparedness, basic search & rescue operations, small fire suppression, disaster medical operations, disaster psychology and team organization. CERT CLASSES SCHEDULED... ...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
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
