What the Tech: Don’t wait for an emergency to put together an emergency tech kit
You don’t have to wait for severe weather to threaten to get an emergency tech kit together. Here’s how to do it.
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What the Tech: See new ways to protect yourself in emergencies
New ways to protect yourself from emergencies are being unveiled at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.
What the Tech? Do you need a tech emergency kit?
You should have a medical emergency kit somewhere in your house. But do you have an emergency tech kit?
Starting Friday: State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend on Storm Preparedness Items
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama, which leads up to the annual state sales tax holiday weekend on certain storm preparedness items. This will be the 10th state sales tax holiday weekend. It was started in 2012, in response to the massive April 27th tornadoes from the year before. From Friday through Sunday, you won’t have to pay…
A Properly Displayed Address Number Can Save Your Life
When you call for emergency help you want first responders there as quickly as possible. Now they are asking for your help, to ensure they get there as soon as possible. First responders say that at about half of their emergency calls, there is not a properly displayed address number. In rural areas, that number jumps up to about 70…
Emergency Preparedness In Montgomery
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham says when it comes to emergency preparedness, local law enforcement strives to be two steps ahead. That means constant training, and learning from other emergency situations. Cunningham explains “when you start talking about horrific events which took place in Orlando and over in London we learn a lot from what they saw, what witnesses say…
