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In January 2019, CEMA introduced the newest member to their team, Sosa the Preparedness Pup. Sosa is dedicated to helping the residents of Chatham County prepare for disaster. In her first month on the team, Sosa taught about how to... Read More »
Flood Safety - Friday, Feb. 8 Nearly half of all flood-related deaths occur when people drive into floodwaters and their vehicle is swept away. It only takes two feet of water to sweep away a vehicle. Remember: turn around,... Read More »
Lightning Safety - Thursday, Feb. 7 Lightning can strike from several miles away. If you can hear thunder, you are in danger of being struck by lightning. Stay indoors until 30 minutes after you hear the last clap of... Read More »
Tornado Safety drill to occur at 9 a.m. - Wednesday, Feb. 6 Tornadoes are some of nature's most violent storms, generating wind speeds that can exceed 250 miles per hour. A tornado watch means a tornado is possible in... Read More »
Please join us for an exciting, educational opportunity by attending the Annual Chatham County Hurricane Conference.
"Planning is not Gambling... Be Prepared!"
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.
×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.
×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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