Less than a month after an E-F 2 tornado hit Wetumpka, some people are once again cleaning up after a strong line of storms moved through the area Tuesday. Residents on Tuskeena Street now have more trees and storm damage in their backyards. One homeowner says his home was practically left untouched in last month’s tornado, but today’s storm brought…
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a letter formally requesting disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah and St. Clair counties due to the March 19, storms. This request for assistance covers two areas: all categories of Public Assistance and Individual Assistance. If approved, Public Assistance will provide municipal and county governments assistance with debris removal,…
While a few crews are still out cleaning up damage from a very wet weekend, others are encouraging residents to get their yards ready for the next round of severe weather. Large branches, fallen limbs or worse a tree on top of your house; it’s a sight that no homeowner wants to see. That’s why Montgomery’s urban forester Russell Stringer…
Some people came home to toppled trees and damaged homes in Montgomery Monday after strong storms ripped through the River Region. Becky Stehl’s home was damaged after a large tree branch landed on her home while her daughters were inside. “She was upset on the phone,” Stehl explained, “she said mom I heard a really loud crash outside, I think…
