According to Alabama public Health nearly 20 people die from hypothermia in Alabama per year and the first line of defense against cold weather related illnesses and death is keeping warm.
Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency Director Christina Thornton is in her final weeks before retirement.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The threat of a severe weather event — puts people in Selma on edge — especially in January. A tornado destroyed about a third of the city — one year ago this month. People in Selma tend to get a little spooked now — whenever severe weather comes through the area. “We just conducted a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– First responders in the Selma-Dallas County area have a new tool to improve communication and efficiency during an emergency situations. EMA Director Toya Stiles Crusoe — unveiled the county’s new Mobile Command Center — Friday morning. The command trailer generates it’s own electricity. It has it’s own air and heat. Room for eight separate work…
Pike County is recovering from damage after the storm Wednesday. We talked with EMA Director Herb Reeves who said most of the damage came from the heavy rain, resulting in flooding and several trees down. County Road 22-21 off Henderson Highway was closed off throughout the night. A neighbor said the pond on that road was so full that barricades…
It was a relatively quiet day at the Montgomery County EMA ahead of expected overnight severe weather. EMA director Christina Thornton says crews were on standby, and prepared to come in around 9 pm should they need to activate. Thornton is once again spreading the message of “weather awareness”; knowing the severe weather threats in your area and developing a…
Now that Irma has passed over, many in the river region are dealing with the after-math of Irma. State Emergency Management Agency officials have kept a close eye on the conditions in the last few days, but they are now monitoring more than just the weather.The next step is helping those displaced by the storm, get home safely. For those…
Governor Kay Ivey and Emergency Management officials have been keeping a close eye on severe weather conditions statewide and gearing up for whatever may come our way. State Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich explains “we still want people to be prepared to get the tornado warnings the flash flood warnings”. Ivey says that making sure that state and local agencies are ready to…
After record-breaking rainfall this weekend, flooding is a concern this week. The flood warning continues for the Catoma Creek near U.S. 331 Highway bridge. EMA director Christina Thornton warns that there is a minor flood advisory for the area surrounding the Catoma Creek for several days this week. She says “its starting to reach out to the areas around it,…
Tuesday was a quiet day at the Montgomery County EMA Office as workers continue to prepare for potential severe weather Wednesday, but that could all change at a moment’s notice. “Well it gets a little busy in here because we have all of the different agencies come in and make sure, they come in and coordinate with the rest of…
