Public Opinion Sought on Development of the Chatham County Disaster Recovery Plan

Press release from the issuing company

Friday, September 26th, 2014

On behalf of Chatham Emergency Management Agency, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Gulfstream and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, members of the public are invited to learn about, and weigh in on the progress of the Chatham County Disaster Recovery Plan.  CEMA staff and Emergency Partners will be present to discuss the process and timeline for developing the Chatham County Recovery Plan on a county, state and national level.

What: Chatham County Disaster Recovery Plan

When: Saturday, September 27, 2014, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where:  Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Road, Savannah, GA 31410           

Topics on Agenda:

  • Welcome/Introductions
  • Overviews of the National Disaster Recovery Framework, Georgia state processes, and Chatham County processes 
  • Understanding the magnitude of coastal hazards and potential impacts
  • General sector roles in disaster recovery
  • Recovery Support Functions -- understanding and providing input on coordination, roles, responsibilities, resources, time horizons, etc. for each function
  • Wrap up/Next steps