We’ve added a new page on the website! The Storm Damage Form is only to be used to report non-emergency storm damage. This will help our situational awareness better inRead More…
Just like tornados, extremely cold temperatures can cause damage to the local infrastructure and special considerations should be made. Although rare in our area, should wintery precipitation occur, you shouldRead More…
Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. Everyone can be vulnerable to heat, but some more so thanRead More…
In Russell County we test the sirens weekly on Saturdays at 12:00 EST The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the NWS,Read More…
Sign up here for alerts from the National Hurricane Center While Russell County is well inland from the coast, hurricanes can and have affected our area in past. Many residentsRead More…
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes locatedRead More…
Monitor NOAA All Hazards Radio or your favorite news source for vital weather information. If flooding occurs, get to higher ground, away from areas subject to flooding. Avoid areas already flooded andRead More…
SEVERE WEATHER TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Warning: A particular weather hazard is either imminent or has been reported. A warning indicates the need to take immediate action to protect life and property.Read More…
MAKE A FAMILY PLAN Plan in advance what you will do in an emergency. Depending on your circumstances and the nature of the event, the first important decision is whetherRead More…
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