A nationwide test of the federal emergency alert system will be broadcast Wednesday afternoon to cellphones, televisions and radios across the U.S. Here’s what to expect and when.
Wednesday, October 4th, and approximately 1:20 PM CT, almost every cellphone in the United States will get an alert.
Maxwell Air Force Base is serving as a staging area for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to Hurricane Idalia.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The deadline for January 12th storm victims to apply for federal disaster assistance — is only a week away. FEMA officials say the deadline for people impacted by the storm to apply for federal assistance — is March 16th. They say both Disaster Recovery Centers in Selma — will shut down on the deadline. So…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Congresswoman Terri Sewell held a disaster recovery relief update — Tuesday at Selma City Hall. Sewell is working with FEMA — along with state and local officials — to coordinate an effective disaster response. An EF-2 tornado devastated her hometown city of Selma on January 12th. “I have made it my mission to ensure that…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Misinformation is causing some tornado victims not to apply — for the disaster recovery assistance that they need. FEMA officials want to dispel the misconception that the organization only provides assistance to homeowners. “It is not only homeowners. Renters can come here to apply, ” said FEMA spokesman Issa Mansaray. “If you are impacted by…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Two disaster recovery centers have opened up in Selma to try and help January 12th tornado victims — get back on their feet. The Small Business Administration — Business Recovery Center is located at Gospel Tabernacle Church on 2300 Summerfield Road. The SBA provides low-interest loans — to assist any business — non-profit — homeowner…
Disaster survivors in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore and Hale counties who applied for assistance from FEMA will receive an eligibility determination letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.
Tornado victims in Elmore, Coosa and Hale counties can now join those in Dallas and Autauga counties in being eligible for federal help.
Federal, state and local leaders held a briefing on tornado recovery efforts on Tuesday afternoon in Selma.
