🌀 The Ultimate Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Savannah, GA

Everything You Need—All in One Place

If you live in Savannah, Georgia, you already know hurricane season isn’t something to take lightly. Our beautiful coastal city is no stranger to powerful storms—and when one hits, it’s too late to start preparing. That’s why I created this blog post: to be the only hurricane guide you’ll ever need.

You don’t need to bounce around between 10 different websites or wonder if you’ve forgotten something critical. This post lays it all out in one place—with links for each section to go deeper when needed.

Whether you're a new resident, a lifelong local, or helping a neighbor get ready, bookmark this post, save it to your phone, and share it with your community. Your safety—and your peace of mind—starts here.

1. Stay Informed

Knowing what’s coming is the first step in staying safe.

• Weather Updates: Use trusted sources like NOAA or your favorite local news station. Download weather apps and sign up for alerts.
  
  
• Emergency Alerts: Sign up for Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) alerts, and keep a NOAA Weather Radio nearby.
  
  

2. Make a Family Emergency Plan

Disaster plans save lives—especially when families get separated.

• Communication Plan: Make sure everyone knows how to reach each other during and after a storm.
  
  
• Evacuation Routes: Get familiar with local evacuation zones and shelters in advance, including pet-friendly options.
  
  

3. Prepare an Emergency Kit

Think 3 days minimum. Don’t wait until stores are empty.

• Food & Water: Non-perishables, bottled water, and a manual can opener.
  
  
• First Aid: Stock a full first aid kit.
  
  
• Important Documents: Keep IDs, insurance, and medical info in a waterproof container or digitally backed up.
  
  

4. Secure Your Home

Small steps now can prevent major damage later.

• Trim Trees & Shrubs: Prevent flying debris.
  
  
• Window & Door Protection: Use hurricane shutters or plywood.
  
  
• Roof Maintenance: Fix any leaks and have your roof inspected.
  
  

5. Evacuation Preparedness

If an order comes, don’t hesitate—go.

• Follow Orders: Local officials will tell you when to leave.
  
  
• Go-Bag Essentials: Clothes, medications, ID, pet supplies.
  
  
• Notify Others: Let someone outside the storm zone know your plans.
  
  

6. Pet Safety

Your pets rely on you—make sure they’re safe, too.

• Identification: Tags, collars, and microchips.
  
  
• Pet Emergency Kit: Food, water, meds, leashes, and carriers.
  
  

7. Financial Preparedness

Storms disrupt more than power—they disrupt finances.

• Cash: ATMs might be offline—have cash on hand.
  
  
• Document Backup: Store financial documents securely and have digital copies.
  
  

Final Reminder: Share and Save

Hurricane preparedness is a shared responsibility.
Share this post with your neighbors, friends, and local community groups. The more prepared we are together, the stronger we are when it counts.

Bookmark this. Save it. Print it. Because when a storm is approaching, you won’t have time to Google your way to safety. Now you don’t have to.