The City of Savannah, in collaboration with Kraton Corporation, LLC and several local partner agencies, will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on Thursday, May 29. The event is scheduled to start at 9 a.m., though related activities may begin earlier.
Residents and visitors should be aware of increased activity in certain city areas due to the deployment of emergency personnel and equipment. The main site for the exercise will be Kraton Corporation’s industrial manufacturing plant on Lathrop Ave. Additional simulated activities are planned at the Savannah Civic Center and various hospitals in the area.
This drill is part of Savannah’s ongoing efforts to enhance preparedness and public safety. Participating city departments include Emergency Preparedness, Savannah Fire Department, Savannah Police Department, Transportation Services, Innovation and Technology, and the Office of Communications.
The City will collaborate with representatives from several organizations: the American Red Cross, Chatham County 911, Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), Chatham Emergency Services, Georgia Southern University, Memorial Health University Medical Center, and St. Joseph-Chandler Hospitals. Sentinel Crisis Solutions is leading the simulated event.
Further updates will be provided through RAVE Alerts and the City’s official social media channels as the date approaches.
