Pay It Forward: David Brunson of Wetumpka
David Brunson has been a volunteer firefighter for 25 years. He retired with the Elmore County EMA after 17 years. But he continues to serve others.
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Storm Damage Reported in Elmore County
Storm damage reports are coming in from Elmore County.
Elmore County EMA to Test Sirens Wednesday
The All-Hazards Outdoor Warning Siren System will undergo some tests starting at 9:00 a.m. and should wrap up by noon.
Elmore County Public Schools Releases Severe Weather Plans for March 17-18
Elmore County Schools are open for Wednesday, March 17. The announcement comes from Superintendent Richard Dennis. Dennis says he consulted with Elmore County EMA to make the decision due to Severe Weather expected in the area. Dennis says if the severe weather front advances faster than expected, school make be released early at 2:00 PM. If school is released early,…
Severe Weather: Elmore County Storm Opening If Needed Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Elmore County EMA says the “Safer Places” storm shelter will open if needed. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have questioned if storms shelter would be open with storms looming. The government has issued several social distancing orders and that has people concerned when it comes to storm shelters. The Elmore County EMA has released the…
Storm Threat a Reminder of Wetumpka Tornado Last January
The severe weather threat we are facing brings back painful memories for many people in Wetumpka. It was January 19, 2019 that an EF-2 tornado hit near downtown with winds of up to 135 mph. People in Wetumpka know all too well that tornado season doesn’t take a break during the winter months. “Looking back almost a year ago, the…
