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CEMA has returned to Operating Condition (OPCON) 5, which is considered normal operations during hurricane season. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will remain activated while teams conduct damage assessments and begin cleanup efforts throughout Chatham County.... Read More »
There have been several reports of downed power lines in the County. What do you do when you see a downed power line? Take a look at this graphic to learn more! #HurricaneMichael ... Read More »
Windy conditions will likely continue throughout the morning. There are reported power outages, which could affect traffic signals-treat these signals as four way stops. Also, there is debris on the roadways in several areas throughout the County- stay vigilant... Read More »
Current Position: 240 miles WSW of Savannah Max Sustained Winds: 125 mph (Category 3) Movement: North Northeast at 16 mph Current CEMA OPCON: 3 Hurricane Michael has downgraded to a category 3 storm and expected to continue to weaken. Significant impacts... 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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