The Hazard Mitigation Plan outlines the county’s risks and vulnerabilities from natural, technological, and human-caused disasters.

August 2025, is the first ever National Emergency Management Awareness Month.

Join CEMA's Disaster Faith Network for the 2025 Faith-Based Preparedness Summit on October 28, 2025

Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and even a weaker storm can bring serious impacts like flooding, power outages, and property damage. Do not wait until a storm is approaching, get ready now to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

Help us make Chatham County more resilient! Chatham County and all its municipalities are conducting a community wide survey to understand how YOU perceive risks and prepare for emergencies. Your answers will directly impact the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. You can make your community more prepared today! Please complete this survey by May 31st 2025. We want to hear from you!

For the second year in a row, honorary Chatham Emergency Management Agency team member Collin Foley lent a hand in testing the county’s emergency siren system.

Interested in CEMA coming to speak to your organization or attend your event? Submit a request here!

Are you a member of a House of Worship in Chatham County? You should consider joining Chatham County's Disaster Faith Network!

Are you aware that federal assistance is available for Chatham County residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene? Check on the resources available here.

Chatham County’s critical workforce has been operating at full capacity to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.

Following Hurricane Helene, many trees in Chatham County have fallen or been uprooted on both public and private property.

Chatham County residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby and the subsequent flooding are now eligible for individual assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency after President Joe Biden granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Georgia Tuesday.

Documentation for Tropical Storm Debby and river flooding such as local State of Emergencies, Judicial Orders, and Press Releases

If a homeowner has damage to their home or property, they can call 1-844-965-1386 to register for voluntary agency assistance.

Call 1-844-965-1386, and let us help you.

Report Damage from Tropical Storm Debby with Community Damage Reporting Portal

On May 30, 2024, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Chatham County Multi-Agency Public Safety Facility, which will be CEMA's new home!

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has a Re-Entry process post disaster

Check out this hurricane preparedness guide for your trees by the Savannah Tree Foundation!

Stay up to date with road closures by downloading the Waze app or viewing this map