The historical record of earthquakes in the southeastern United States and Georgia makes it clear that earthquakes and their associated seismic hazards exist.

10 Facts that every Unincorporated Chatham County Resident should know.

Tips for residents with functional, access, or medical needs.

This comprehensive guide highlights natural hazards, discusses how to protect yourself and your family, how to protect and strengthen your property and financial protection for homeowners in Coastal Georgia.

A hazardous materials accident can occur anywhere. We have several companies which handle extremely hazardous chemicals While these chemicals are hazardous, they are likely to be handled in a safe manner. However, hazardous materials are transported on our roadways, railways and waterways daily, so any area is considered vulnerable to an accident.

Whether you are evacuating from the area or sheltering in place, performing a general assessment of your home and making it hurricane-ready is always the best plan.

Tips to prepare for cold weather.

Do you know what to do in an active shooter situation? Take five minutes of your time and find out.

School safety and emergency planning for schools has moved to the forefront for many school districts and emergency agencies nationwide. Georgia Emergency Management is leading the way in school safety planning and training not only in Georgia but nationwide. CEMA is following that lead on the local level.

Disaster Preparedness for Seniors and CaregiversNatural disasters are not fun at any age, but they can be especially traumatic for elderly adults Older adults may be frail or less mobile, which can cause additional challenges during an emergency event.

The National Hurricane Center provides the general guidance that evacuees should "run from the water and hide from the wind"-- meaning that historically the storm surge is the most deadly threat from a hurricane.

Chatham County Warning Siren System The Chatham County Warning Siren System is used to notify residents of danger within their community. Once heard, residents should go inside and listen to their radio or television for any advisories for their area.

School safety and emergency planning for schools has moved to the forefront for many school districts and emergency agencies nationwide. Georgia Emergency Management is leading the way in school safety planning and training not only in Georgia but nationwide. CEMA is following that lead on the local level.

The Department of Homeland Security has developed a website to educate Americans about the potential threat of terrorism. READY.GOV has instructions for several ways to make preparations for you and your loved ones.