Chatham Emergency Management Agency

Small Business Administration Loans Available

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Chatham County Businesses and Nonprofits Affected by Drought
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Chatham County Crews Support South Georgia Wildfire Response

As wildfires burned thousands of acres in South Georgia last month, emergency crews from across the state stepped in to help.
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Assistance Available for Chatham County Residents Affected by Hurricanes Debby and Helene

The Coastal Empire Disaster Recovery Committee (CEDRC) is providing support to residents who experienced structural damage from these storms.
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The Critical Role of an Emergency Manager

August 2025 was the first ever National Emergency Management Awareness Month.
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Create Your Own Emergency Kit

Follow these tips to create your own five gallon emergency kit and become more prepared

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Being prepared is a 365-day-a-year activity. Take charge and take control to be as prepared as possible. Survival during a disaster should not depend solely on individual initiative, but rather collective commitment and planning by and for everyone.

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Small Business Administration Loans Available

Chatham County Crews Support South Georgia Wildfire Response

Assistance Available for Chatham County Residents Affected by Hurricanes Debby and Helene

The Critical Role of an Emergency Manager

Create Your Own Emergency Kit

Follow these tips to create your own five gallon emergency kit and become more prepared

BE PREPARED