News
News Articles
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) encoura
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.
Enhanced Risk For Severe Weather Morning of 4/19/2019
There is an enhanced risk for Severe Storms on Friday morning (4/19/2019) through the afternoon. There is a possibility for isolated tornadoes, wind gusts up to 45 mph and hail.
Spring 2019 CERT Training
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to respond during a disaster, especially a mass casualty disaster?
Hazard Mitigation Planning- We Want Your Input! Join us on March 18
The 2015 Chatham County Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan is being updated to meet FEMA Disaster M
CEMA Staff Member Completes Emergency Management Certification
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners congratulates Chelsea Sawyer for the completion of all required courses for the Georgia Basic Certified Emergency Manager designation.
Siren Test on Wednesday, March 6th at 12 Noon
On Wednesday, March 6th, at Noon, CEMA will conduct the monthly siren test.
Free Community Training- Join Us!
Join us beginning Saturday, March 2nd for Community Emergency Response Team Training!
Severe Weather Preparedness Week Day 5
More than half of flood victims are in vehicles swept away by moving water. Be prepared!
Severe Weather Preparedness Week Day 4
Lightning can strike from several miles away. If you can hear thunder, you are in danger of being struck by lightning.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week Day 3
Tornadoes are some of nature's most violent storms, generating wind speeds that can exceed 250 miles per hour.