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Safe From the Storm: Sheltering During a Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the way we prepare for severe weather. We saw changes to tornado shelters and Alabama EMA officials say there will be even more changes for hurricane season. Alabama EMA Director Brian Hastings says new safety precautions will change how to shelter safely. “You need to screen and manage people coming in and then you need…

Safe From The Storm: Putting Together a Hurricane Kit

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Hurricane seasons run from June 1 until November 1 each year. One of the most important things you can do now is to put together a hurricane kit. That kit should contain bottled water, a flashlight and the other usual items in case your power and water service go out.  But you should also have copies of your important personal…

Preparing for Hurricane Season

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We are now just two days away from Hurricane Season and now is the time to get prepared.  From emergency kits for your family to flood insurance, it can be a lot to think about. The Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services is urging everyone to have an emergency kit ready to go in case of severe weather.  This should have…