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Tybee Island residents participated in the #2018PrepareAThon by attending this morning’s “You Are The Help, Until H… https://t.co/BqaWnBoRkz //
As part of #NationalPreparednessMonth, you can learn life-saving skills by participating in an Until Help Arrives training September 22nd, 2018. Three sessions will be taught in Chatham County including a training in #AmericanSignLanguage. Visit: https://www.chathamemergency.org/hot-topic/prepareathon-2018.php to register today!... Read More »
Chatham County has been recognized as the first #HurricaneStrong community in the State of Georgia. The #HurricaneStrong designation is achieved through a community's commitment to hurricane safety and resilience. Chairman of the Chatham County Commission, Al Scott, states,... Read More »
Earlier today, Chairman Al Scott proclaimed September 21st-28th as Chatham County's Prepare-A-Thon Week! The 2018 Chatham County Prepare-A-Thon will focus on the individuals in Chatham County. Each day will be devoted to a different segment of the population to ensure... Read More »
Praise and Preparedness Festival Agenda 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM --OPENING STATEMENTSDennis Jones - CEMA DirectorJason Koster - Compassion Christian ChurchChester Ellis - Chatham County Commissioner John Fender - Chaplain, Pooler Police Department (Opening Prayer)10:30 AM - 11:00 AM -- PRESENTATIONTerry... Read More »
Follow these tips to create your own five gallon emergency kit and become more prepared.
To better prepare Chatham County for the 2017 hurricane season, we are working to ensure residents know the terms that County officials will be using when calling for an evacuation. Knowing the difference will significantly affect how communities will react and prepare for hurricanes. The County has also constructed new evacuation zones to ensure an efficient exit for all communities in the target area. Learn More
The Mission of the Chatham Emergency Management Agency is to protect lives and property from the threat of all types of major emergencies and disasters, both natural and manmade. This shall be accomplished by providing community-wide leadership, guidance, support and coordination in the areas of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Learn More
CEMA encourages everyone who lives, works and visits Savannah and Chatham County to sign up to receive CEMA Alerts through the Community Notification System. You can receive CEMA Alerts on your cell phone through text messages, through your email and also on your home phone. Click here to get started, or you can text “Add 2641748” to the phone number 99538. You should immediately receive a text from Swift911 saying that you are now subscribed to 1 CEMA Alert.
×CEMA encourages everyone who lives, works and visits Savannah and Chatham County to sign up to receive CEMA Alerts through the Community Notification System. You can receive CEMA Alerts on your cell phone through text messages, through your email and also on your home phone. Click here to get started, or you can text “Add 2641748” to the phone number 99538. You should immediately receive a text from Swift911 saying that you are now subscribed to 1 CEMA Alert.
×The Chatham Emergency Management Agency conducts monthly tests of our emergency warning sirens on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon. If you hear a siren at any other time, it means take cover! Read more about our warning siren program.
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