The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is intended to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join us each week as we explore a new part of emergency management and preparedness in Chatham County! Take 15 minutes out of your day to learn something that could help save your life!

Head over to your app store and search for Chatham County EMA. Our updated app has some great features to help you get prepared and stay in the know!

Interested in knowing what Chatham County's Hazard Mitigation Plan looks like?

hurricane evacuation sheltering may look very different this hurricane season because of COVID-19. Take a look a some changes that may be coming your way here.

COVID-19 may have changed items you put in your emergency kit. Take a look at these suggested items for your kit!

Now is the time to start preparing for a hurricane. Learn about some of the actions you can take before a storm is heading our way.

The 2020 hurricane season has several new complexities because of COVID-19. Learn more about important evacuation considerations.

The 2020 Hurricane Season has begun- Are you and your family prepared?

Ensure you are taking care of yourself emotionally and physically during this time! It is rough on everyone.

What does social distancing mean? How far apart is 6 feet? Learn more!

View the Coastal Health District's list of Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

NEVER drive through standing water. It only takes two feet of standing water to sweep away a full-sized car.

Make sure to know the lightning safety rules. If you hear thunder or see lightning, go indoors.

Calling all residents, schools and businesses! Join us at 9 a.m. today in participating in the statewide PrepareAthon for tornado safety.

Tomorrow morning at 9 is the statewide PrepareAThon for tornado 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.

Today kicks off Severe Weather Preparedness Week! Remember: you and your family may not always be together when disaster strikes.

There are several different ways that you can get involved with CEMA and help make the Chatham County community more resilient. Found out how!

Archive of Hurricane Dorian 2019 updates.