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Join Chatham Emergency Management Agency staff as they discuss all things emergency preparedness to help you get ready for any type of natural or manmade disaster that could affect Chatham County, Georgia.
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Join CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer in a farewell episode for Sakile Johnson, our AmeriCorps VISTA, discussing the best podcasts of the last year and hurricane preparedness tips! We wish you the absolute best, Sakile! Go forth and do amazing things! We are confident that you will change the world!
Happy New Year and Welcome Back to Y'all Ready for THIS? Get ready for an exciting new season on your favorite podcast! CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer and Sakile Johnson kick off the new year discussing January's theme: Winter Weather Preparedness and the importance of protecting your P's! Tune in to learn more!
CEMA and the Humane Society for Greater Savannah joined together in this episode to discuss how to prepare your furry family members for emergencies or disasters. Yes, even your pets should be included in your emergency plans. Take the first step and listen in to see how you can ensure your ENTIRE family is ready for anything.
CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer and Sakile Johnson meet with Savannah Police Department's Sergeant Jason Pagliaro to discuss all things Saint Patrick's Day in Savannah! Want to know the details of this year's event and how you can prepare for a safe and FUN day with your friends and family? Then tune in and hear about all of the details. Whether you are new to the area or a veteran of the festivities, this quick episode will provide you with tips and tricks on a successful Saint Patrick's Day!
Join CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer and Sakile Johnson in an open and honest discussion about severe weather preparedness. We discuss why it's important to prepare, how you can recognize severe weather threats and the differences between watches and warnings with the coolest analogy ever- CUPCAKES!
Guess what's (almost) back again?!?! Severe Weather Season is nearly upon us once again. To help us get prepared, Ron Morales, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Charleston has joined CEMA’s Chelsea Sawyer and Sakile Johnson to discuss the science behind severe weather. Tune in for a great conversation on severe weather, how NWS issues alerts, like Tornado Warnings, and how you can get involved!
With the extremely cold temperatures we've seen over the past few days and with more cold temperatures headed our way this weekend, our #WinterWeatherPreparedness theme this month is on point! Tune in this week to hear from CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer and Sakile Johnson and American Red Cross' Kelsey Van-Eyl Goodin to discuss how you can safely stay warm and avoid the devastation of a home fire. “Home fires claim more lives than all-natural disasters combined. Here in Georgia, home fires are a daily occurrence and increasing in number since the start of the pandemic.” American Red Cross Georgia Region Director. Heat your home SAFELY, Chatham County!
Join us as we hear from the Salvation Army's Major, Paul Egan, and discuss how you can help those less fortunate this holiday season!
Occupational Safety's Leigh Herald joins the CEMA team for the final time in 2021 to discuss holiday safety tips. Whether you are cooking for friends and family or putting up decorations, there is plenty for you to consider in this week's episode. Stay safe this holiday season, Chatham County!
CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer and Sakile Johnson meet with the Founder of Emergency Info Plan, John Pastore. Did you know that your smart phone has technology enabled that can help save your life? Hear the story of why John created this company (brace yourself, it's a tear jerker) and learn about the free resources available on your phone and how you can prepare for the unexpected emergencies in your life. Learn more at www.emergencyinfoplan.com
Wow....that title is a little deep! But, we are actually talking about how you can drive safely with these ever-changing roads! There is no denying that Chatham County roads seem to always be under construction these days! CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer and Sakile Johnson sit down with Occupational Safety and Risk Management's Leigh Herald to discuss how you can drive safely and defensively in construction zones around our community so that both you and those working in those zones get where you are going WITHOUT injury!
Join CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer in one of the most exciting podcasts yet! We are joined by The Department of Agriculture's Emergency Management Director, Venessa Sims, and one of the Georgia Archives Conservators, Sigourney Smuts, in an awesome conversation about conservation vs. restoration and how conservators are maintaining Georgia's history, art and important artifacts. #AskAConservator is trending and people are interested in learning about this field of work. Tune in to hear about this fascinating profession and learn some tips on what you can do if your photos, artwork or family heirlooms are damaged or need repair!
CEMA’S Chelsea Sawyer and AmeriCorps VISTA, Sakile Johnson, are the subject matter experts this episode as they discuss the Disaster Faith Network, and even more exciting, CEMA’s Third Annual Faith Based Preparedness Summit! If you’ve never heard of it before or are curious how you and your House of Worship can get involved, Sakile and Chelsea cover it all! Opportunities to volunteer, prepping your kitchen, becoming a shelter, and more!
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Do you know the best way to protect yourself in the digital realm? Password recommendations, general cyber safety advice and much more are included in this week's episode with Chatham County's Webmaster and Cybersecurity Extraordinaire, Scott Craig and CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer and Aaron Thompson. Tune in and hear about how you can better protect yourself from cyber threats!
October is Fire Prevention Month. Did you know that 79 civilian home fire fatalities were reported by U.S. news media from Jan. 1 - Oct. 11, 2021? There are simple things that YOU can do to prevent fire related deaths. Check out this week's podcast with Chatham County Occupational Safety, Risk Management and Disability Services' Leigh Herald as we discuss using a fire extinguisher and changing your smoke alarms this month! #FireSafety #FirePreventionMonth
Chatham County Animal Services Director, Dr. Harper, and animal enthusiast, Sakile Johnson, join CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer in a discussion on preparing your animals for disaster. As part of National Preparedness Month, we dive into what it takes to ensure your pets are ready for anything!
When disaster strikes, everyone wants to know the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How?! Have you ever wondered who was responsible for getting that information out to the masses? Well, look no further- we are it! The Joint Information Center, or JIC- because we LOVE our acronyms, is the group responsible for disseminating the details of events happening in our community. Whether it's a hurricane, tornado or man-made threat, this team will likely be the ones sharing the vital information that you will want to know!
Join CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer and Sakile Johnson in a discussion with Chatham County and the City of Savannah's Flood Plain Administrator's Michael Blakely and Tom McDonald to discuss what flood zones are, how residents can protect their homes from flooding and what they should do to ensure they are ready anything!
CEMA's current VISTA, Sakile Johnson and CEMA's previous VISTA Jada Cossey join Chelsea Sawyer this week in a discussion about preparing children for emergencies in Chatham County. Tune in, learn about what you can do to ensure your children are ready for any type of emergency or disaster in our community!
Ever wonder what Chatham County and the City of Savannah would do to maintain our historical preservation status and re-build our community after a large scale disaster? Well, Savannah Heritage Emergency Response (SHER) is a group that helps plan for the unexpected! Listen in to hear from SHER's Glenda Anderson and learn about everything that goes in to these preparations and how you can even take care of your home after a large scale disaster!
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