When severe weather hits, you’re told to get to your safe place. If you live in a mobile home that could mean getting out and moving to a safer, more sturdy building, but what if there are no shelters close to where you live? An Alabama News Network I-Team Extra found some parts of our viewing area with no shelters…
Today officials and EMA managers from around the River Region came together for an emergency preparedness fair. Officials say that the number one item that you need to have is a NOAA weather radio, and an APP like the Alabama News Network Weather App. An emergency plan will increase chances of survival during an emergency. Items like flashlights, whistles, a…
Churches across the area are making preparations for the severe weather threat on Sunday. Alabama News Network and emergency agencies have been urging churches to have a NOAA weather radio and a plan to get people to safety, especially because Palm Sunday services will likely be crowded with people. New Home Baptist Church in Montgomery is ready. The church’s fitness…
Julie Morrison is thankful to be alive after surviving a tornado that destroyed her on Lee County Road 63. She was home with her husband when the storm hit. “He saw debris flying, he said here it comes, get to the tub, and so that’s where I went,” Morrison explained. Her home was destroyed, it’s contents littered across their land. …
According to the Autauga County Emergency Management Agency, crews working as quickly as possible to repair the county’s Tornado warning system. As a result, the county currently has no warning system and does not have an estimate on when the repairs will be completed. Stay will Alabama News Network for the updates to the story and also download the ANN…
The National Weather Service confirms at least three tornadoes in Alabama from Sunday storms, and is surveying other parts of southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. A storm with estimated winds of 80 mph (130 kph) overturned five recreational vehicles at the Anchors Aweigh RV Resort near Foley after 3 p.m. The storm, with a 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) path, was rated…
The state of Alabama is observing its annual sales tax holiday on severe weather preparedness items from February 23-25. This means certain equipment, gear and supplies will be exempt from the state’s 4% sales tax. Some counties and cities are dropping their local taxes as well, meaning shoppers in some areas won’t pay any sales tax on those items through…
Road crew clearing snow in the Billingsley area of Autauga County – From Alabama News Network viewer Road crew clearing snow in the Billingsley area of Autauga County – From Alabama News Network viewer Emergency personnel in the Montgomery area have been keeping a close eye on road conditions overnight and this morning. Many areas have a dusting to more…
Closings/Delays for December 9: Fort Dale Academy Testing Center- Closed Saturday Montgomery Public Schools – All Saturday activities cancelled. ACT Testing at Alabama State University – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Southside School in Tallassee – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Dadeville High School-Cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Luverne High School – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Selma High School-Cancelled…
This large rotation was spotted near the Town of Babbie in Northeastern Covington County Wednesday evening. Carley Roades shared the image on social media. Law enforcement officials later confirmed that a tornado touched down. National Weather Service officials will head out to the site to confirm if there was any damage done. Categories: News Tags: Covington County, Local News, Severe…
