About E-Safe

Community Safety And Awareness

E-Safe provides Coastal Georgia community safety resources that connect residents with locally relevant safety information, trusted public agencies, preparedness guidance, fraud awareness, community events, and practical digital tools designed to support informed decisions, safer neighborhoods, and stronger connections across Savannah and surrounding communities.

Our Direction

Coastal Georgia Community Safety Purpose

E-Safe's Coastal Georgia community safety work follows a clear public-service purpose: help residents understand local risks, find credible resources, and act with greater confidence before, during, and after community concerns.

Mission

Inform, Prepare And Connect

Deliver timely, practical, and locally relevant safety information and free digital tools that help Coastal Georgia residents make informed decisions, prepare for emergencies, recognize fraud, and support their neighbors.

Vision

Coastal Georgia Community Safety Vision

A connected Coastal Georgia where every resident can quickly find credible local information, understand emerging risks, and take confident, responsible action for personal and community safety.

Values

Coastal Georgia Community Safety Values

Public service, accuracy, accessibility, privacy, local relevance, and responsible action shape how E-Safe develops and presents every resource.

Public Service
Community benefit comes first.
Accuracy And Context
Sources, dates, limits, and official channels remain clear.
Accessibility
Resources stay free, understandable, and usable across devices.
Privacy And Respect
People and sensitive information are treated responsibly.
Local Relevance
Coverage prioritizes Savannah and Coastal Georgia needs.
Responsible Action
Guidance supports lawful, safe, and constructive decisions.

Future Outlook

Building Coastal Georgia Community Safety Capacity

E-Safe will continue expanding regional resource coverage, interactive preparedness education, responsible alerts, consumer-protection tools, and community connections while preserving free access, careful sourcing, privacy, and human oversight.

What E-Safe Provides

Coastal Georgia Community Safety Resources

These Coastal Georgia community safety resources organize practical regional information residents can use in everyday decisions and time-sensitive situations.

  • Public safety and emergency-preparedness awareness
  • Fraud alerts and consumer due diligence
  • Missing-child and lost-pet awareness
  • Air quality, weather and disaster information
  • Coastal Georgia news, events and public resources

For primary guidance, E-Safe directs readers to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Ready.gov, and the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Advice resources.

Portrait of E-Safe founder Art Bruno

Founder

Art Bruno

Art founded E-Safe to bring decades of specialized public safety expertise to the local community. A U.S. Army veteran and retired federal civil servant, Art spent 37 years leading complex law enforcement, criminal intelligence, and strategic security operations across federal agencies and international domains. Through E-Safe, he applies that extensive operational background to keep local neighborhoods informed, resilient, and secure.

Public Service37 Years
1
Joined US Army
October 1984
Military
2
Retired US Army
November 1999
Military
3
Owned / Operated Private Investigations Company
January 2000
Private Sector
4
Sold Private Investigations Company
May 2002
Private Sector
5
Entered Federal Civil Service
May 2002
Civil Service
6
US Advisor to Peru
September 2007
Civil Service
7
Retired from Federal Civil Service
July 2024
Civil Service

Coastal Georgia Community Safety Service Area

E-Safe serves Coastal Georgia with locally focused awareness, preparedness information, public resources, and community tools for the places where residents live, work, and support their neighbors.

Courtesy of E-Safe

Counties

  • Chatham County
  • Effingham County
  • Bryan County
  • Liberty County
  • Bulloch County

Cities, Towns And Communities

  • Savannah
  • Garden City
  • Wilmington Island
  • Pooler
  • Richmond Hill
  • Rincon
  • Tybee Island
  • Bloomingdale
  • Port Wentworth
  • Thunderbolt
  • Isle of Hope
  • Whitemarsh Island
  • Springfield
  • Guyton
  • Statesboro
  • Hinesville
  • Fort Stewart
  • Glennville
  • Darien
  • Pembroke

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find answers about E-Safe, its Savannah and Coastal Georgia service area, free community safety resources, fraud alerts, local events, missing-person awareness, and public-interest tools.

Is E-Safe the same as ESafe or E Safe?

E-Safe, available at www.e-safe.us, is a free Coastal Georgia community safety and awareness resource.

What communities and counties does E-Safe serve?

E-Safe focuses on Savannah, Bloomingdale, Pooler, Chatham County, and the wider Coastal Georgia region, including communities in Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, and Bulloch counties.

What community safety resources does E-Safe provide?

E-Safe organizes local news, fraud alerts, community events, missing-kids awareness, lost-pet reports, emergency-readiness guidance, weather information, veterans resources, property research, and business verification tools.

Is E-Safe free to use?

Yes. E-Safe is a free community resource. Some interactive tools require a free website account so users can manage submissions, preferences, and member-only community features without a subscription fee.

Does E-Safe replace police, emergency services, or official agencies?

No. E-Safe supports community awareness and access to public information. Call 911 for an immediate emergency and use the responsible law-enforcement, government, medical, or public-safety agency for official reporting and instructions.

How does E-Safe select and verify community information?

E-Safe uses approved news publishers, government agencies, public records, official program sources, and clearly identified community submissions. Source links remain available so readers can confirm details and follow updates.

How can residents receive E-Safe alerts and community updates?

Residents can create a free E-Safe account and manage available email and alert preferences. Because some information is collected on a schedule, users should confirm urgent conditions through official real-time sources.

How does E-Safe help with fraud alerts and business verification?

E-Safe publishes fraud alerts and prevention guidance, while E-Verify presents voluntary business verification records and consumer due-diligence information. These resources support informed decisions but do not replace independent checks or professional advice.

What does E-Safe provide for missing kids and lost pets?

E-Safe displays missing-kids information from approved sources and provides community tools for lost, found, and sighted pets. Users should still contact the responsible authorities, shelters, and official reporting organizations immediately.

How can residents, organizations, or public agencies contact E-Safe?

Use the E-Safe Contact page for corrections, community-resource questions, partnership information, technical support, or source updates. Do not use the website contact form to report an emergency or submit an official law-enforcement tip.