911 Dispatch Operating hours 24/7Chattooga County Emergency Management offers LEPC and CERT through GEMA and FEMA.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is a Federally mandated entity composed of state and local officials, business representatives and members of the press. The role of LEPC is to form a partnership with local governments and industries as a resource for enhancing hazardous materials preparedness. If your business or industry would like to become active in LEPC to become a partner to further prepare your community call 706-857-3400 option 2 to sign up for meeting schedules.
The Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and train them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.