Y'all Ready for THIS?

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!

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! 

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!

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!