SAVING SELMA: Dallas Co. EMA Gives Residents Free NOAA Weather Radios
200 weather radios were given away, giving peace of mind to people in the wake of the January 12 tornado that devastated much of Selma.
January 12th tornado
Selma Continues to Recover 3 Months After the Tornado
From the West Alabama Newsroom– People in Selma continue to recover from a tornado — that ripped through the city three months ago — and destroyed a third of the city. Although progress has been made in the recovery effort — there’s still a long way to go — before things are back to normal. Three months ago — a…
SBA Now Focused on Effort to Stimulate Selma Economy
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Federal agencies continue to provide resources in Selma — to help the city bounce back from the devastation caused by the January 12th tornado. The Small Business Administration hosted a Small Business Community Forum at Wallace Community College Selma Tuesday. The event brought businesses and resources to help them together under one roof. Kem Fleming…
Non-Profit to Help Bring Affordable Housing to Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City leaders are partnering with a New York city non-profit to try and bring more affordable housing to the city. The community is still recovering from the devastating January 12th tornado that destroyed a third of the city. “Even before the tornado there was a housing shortage in our community. So, the tornado January…
Congresswoman Provides Disaster Recovery Update
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…
Volunteer Organizations Lead Recovery Efforts in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The recovery effort continues in Selma. It’s an effort that’s been lead in large part — by volunteer organizations — like Team Rubicon. Team Rubicon is a volunteer disaster response organization that has come to Selma — to help tornado victims clean-up their property — and repair their homes — at no charge. “Team Rubicon…
Amended Disaster Declaration Helps Clean Up Efforts
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The effort to clean-up after the January 12th tornado — just got a big boost from the federal government. Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced that her request for 100% reimbursement for debris removal — has been granted by President Biden. Percy Marsh of Selma is still picking up the pieces — nearly a month after an…
