Preparedness

Protect Your Family

Make sure your family:

Protect Your Property or Business

Hurricanes cause heavy rains and can cause extensive flooding in coastal and inland areas. Flood insurance is the only way to financially protect your property or business from flood damage. Ready.gov has information specifically tailored to business preparedness.

Boating

Advance planning can't guarantee your boat's survival but it can improve survivability and it is certainly worth the time and money to do so.

Hurricanes

History teaches that a lack of awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. Learn how you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.

Hazardous Materials

A hazardous materials accident can occur anywhere. Read more about procedures in a haz-mat emergency.

School Safety

Georgian Emergency Management is leading the way in school safety planning and training not only in Georgia, but nationwide.

Severe Weather

Although Camden County has some of the most beautiful weather in the country year-round, it is also susceptible to a wide variety of natural disasters. Learn more about severe weather threats and how to prepare for them.

Terrorism

The Department of Homeland Security assesses and takes the lead in evaluating vulnerabilities and coordinating with other federal, state, local, and private entities to ensure the most effective response.

Winter Weather

Although winter weather is not common in south Georgia, it is important to be prepared and plan ahead in case it occurs.

Disaster Preparedness for Kids

FEMA's Ready Kids program and Prepare with Pedro are designed to teach young children and their families about how to stay safe during disasters and emergencies.