Tuesday was a quiet day at the Montgomery County EMA Office as workers continue to prepare for potential severe weather Wednesday, but that could all change at a moment’s notice. “Well it gets a little busy in here because we have all of the different agencies come in and make sure, they come in and coordinate with the rest of…
The annual severe weather tax-free weekend is about to begin. Alabama residents can avoid state sales tax—and in some cases local sales taxes too—when they buy items like flashlights, generators and batteries. The Alabama Department of Revenue has a list of the municipalities that are taking part and another list of the items that are included. HERE is a link…
Storm shelters built inside your home can greatly increase your chances of surviving severe weather. A tornado doesn’t slow down or stop for anyone. It mows down homes, flips buildings over, and can destroy lives. If a tornado comes your way you need to get to a place that’s safe, like a storm shelter. “It’s not something that people think…
It’s good to learn a few new ways to stay safe during severe weather season. The Autauga County EMA is offering a few tips to help everyone stay safe. There are several ways you can stay safe during tornados and other storms, such as always having an escape route planned and knowing the safest spots in your home. But EMA…
Severe weather was expected to bring a variety of threats to parts of the Deep South through the night. Thousands of power outages were reported in the New Orleans area, where a tornado watch remained in effect early Monday afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, says 6.9 million people in large parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and south Alabama…
With the threat of possible severe weather approaching parts of the River Region, EMA officials are on standby in case things take a turn for the worse. “At EMA we are constantly monitoring all of the weather systems and going through different venues just like your meteorologists,” explained EMA Director Christina Thornton. Thornton says the threat of storms hitting…
The website 24/7 Wall Street lists the states with them most weather-related deaths, and Alabama is at the top of the list: “1. Alabama > 5-year fatality rate: 61.1 (per million residents) >Total fatalities 2011-2015: 295 >Total damage 2011-2015: $4.4 billion >Poverty rate: 18.9% Roughly 85% of all weather-related fatalities in Alabama in the last half decade occurred in 2011….
Alabama is no stranger to severe weather, and the Alabama Department of Revenue want you to be always be prepared for when severe weather strikes. Beginning Friday, February 26 at 12:01 AM until Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 12 midnight, the state will host its fifth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. A multitude of severe weather preparedness items will be sold…
Local Emergency Management Agency officials have announced several early school dismissals today ahead of expected severe weather. Elmore County Schools – all after school athletic and extracurricular activities cancelled Hale County Schools – all afternoon evening events cancelled Macon County Schools – all after school activities cancelled. Montgomery Public Schools – After school programs will go on as scheduled unless…
The National Weather Service as confirmed a Tornado touched down Northwest Covington County in South Alabama at about 5 p.m. Monday afternoon. Sheriff’s officials say that a mobile home was destroyed, and a woman has been left with minor injuries. According to Alabama Power, several customers in Central Alabama are without power as of 5:22 p.m. 100 customers are without…
