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Self Care During COVID-19- Are You Taking Care Of Yourself?
Ensure you are taking care of yourself emotionally and physically during this time! It is rough on everyone.
Social Distancing Can Save Lives
What does social distancing mean? How far apart is 6 feet? Learn more!
Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
View the Coastal Health District's list of Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Flood Safety
NEVER drive through standing water. It only takes two feet of standing water to sweep away a full-sized car.
Lightning Safety
Make sure to know the lightning safety rules. If you hear thunder or see lightning, go indoors.
Tornado Safety
Calling all residents, schools and businesses! Join us at 9 a.m. today in participating in the statewide PrepareAthon for tornado safety.
Thunderstorm Safety Part 2
Tomorrow morning at 9 is the statewide PrepareAThon for tornado safety!
Thunderstorm Safety
It’s Day Two of Severe Weather Preparedness Week! Learn the difference between a thunderstorm watch and a thunderstorm warning and make sure you’re prepared for both.
2020 Preparedness Week - Day 1
Today kicks off Severe Weather Preparedness Week! Remember: you and your family may not always be together when disaster strikes.
Join CEMA’s Volunteer Workforce!
There are several different ways that you can get involved with CEMA and help make the Chatham County community more resilient. Found out how!
Siren Test Scheduled for First Wednesday of Every Month
At noon on the first Wednesday of every month, Chatham County residents will hear a one minute emergency tone from the various sirens located throughout the county.
WTOC/Lowe's Coastal Empire Hurricane Expo - Friday May 31st!
Come join CEMA and other Emergency Management Agencies for the 2019 Coastal Empire Hurricane Expo! Throughout the day, one hundred Hurricane Buckets will be given away and some lucky attendees will go home with generators.
Join Us At The Hurricane Expo- June 1st
The 2019 Hurricane Expo - Saturday, June 1st at 9 a.m.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Are You Ready?
Hurricane Preparedness Week begins May 5, and the Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) encourages Chatham County residents to prepare by recognizing the risks and potential dangers of hurricanes.
Siren System Did Not Activate During Severe Weather on 5/4/19
After initial investigation, it has been determined at the National Weather Service server that pushes information to the siren controller was offline for maintenance.
Siren Test Wednesday, May 1 at 12 Noon
On Wednesday, May 1st, at Noon, CEMA will conduct the monthly siren test.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 5-11, 2019
On Thursday, April 25th, Chatham County Commission Chairman, Al Scott, recognized May 5th through May 11th 2019 as Hurricane Preparedness Week.
Citizen's Hurricane Academy- July 20, 2019
On July 20, 2019 at Savannah High School, CEMA, Memorial Health and WTOC will partner to bring the citizen's of Chatham County their very own Citizen's Hurricane Academy.