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Chatham County’s Annual Faith-Based Preparedness Summit
October 29, 2024
9am-3:30pm
Compassion Christian East Campus (Kids and Student Building) - 9150 Old Montgomery Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
Chatham Emergency Management Agency's (CEMA) Disaster Faith Network presents the annual Faith-Based Preparedness Summit. This full-day event, held at East Campus Compassion Christian Church, will provide critical resources for Houses of Worship and Faith-Based Organizations within Chatham County. You will not want to miss this incredible, free, training opportunity!
Register Here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fvrt29v
Draft Agenda:
8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-9:15 Welcome and Introductions
9:15- 10:45 Opening Session – Faith in Action
- Hear from Houses of Worship and Faith-Based Organizations that helped in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby. Speakers will provide insight on what they did to assist those in need and how other Houses of Worship can support when the need arises again.
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00- 12:00 Session 2 – Understanding Hate Crimes in Southeast Georgia
- Interactive workshop lead by the US Attorney’s Office discussing hate crimes and what you can do to help stop them.
12:00-12:45 Lunch and Fellowship
12:45-1:45 Session 3 – Chatham County's Dispatch System
- Hear from Chatham County's E-911 Dispatch Director, Diane Pinckney, as she discusses the changes to the Dispatch program and the incredible enchancements made over the last year.
1:45-2:00 Break
2:00-3:30 Session 4: Hurricane Preparedness – Preparing to Support
- National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Ron Morales
- Tabletop Exercise with a hurricane response