Lydia Tucker is an Emergency Management Specialist in the Planning Division. Lydia has a background in firefighting, EMS, planning, and disaster recovery. She will be overseeing Disaster Recovery Planning in her new role with Chatham Emergency Managment Agency (CEMA). Lydia is committed to helping the community grow and become more resilient. 

From North Carolina, she brings experience from the different areas of emergency services and an educational background. Lydia graduated in 2023 from Western Carolina University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management. 

Before joining CEMA, Lydia was a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician. In this role, she played apart in responding to different incidents within the county and handling large scale accidents.  Lydia is super excited to be joining the team to bring her knowledge and experience from the field.