May 2013
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How to Donate and Volunteer Responsibly for the...
Follow these tips when thinking about ways to effectively donate or volunteer to the Oklahoma tornado relief efforts.
The most effective donations after disasters are financial donations. Visit the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster website to donate to those non-profit organizations that are active in disaster response.
Volunteers are very beneficial to the response and...
April 2013
5 posts
Huntsville ranked No. 1 among tornado cities;... →
Three of the top 4 tornado prone cities in the US are in Alabama, according to research from The Weather Channel’s Steve Forbes.
Flood Driving Safety Tips
With the Spring Severe Weather Season in full swing in Alabama, Flash Flooding with heavy thunderstorms is possible. Please use the following tips when driving in heavy rain/flooding situations:
Pay attention to barricades. Don’t ignore them by driving past them.
Do not drive through standing water on roads or in parking lots. The average automobile can be swept off the road in 12 inches...
April 15, 2011 Tornado Outbreak A Reminder of the...
April 15, 2011 was one of the largest tornado outbreaks in Central Alabama history. Overshadowed by the historic devastation of April 27, 2011, the April 15 outbreak helped make April 2011 the most active month for tornadoes in Alabama on record. Please remember to build/check your Emergency Kit for your home or business!
Here’s additional info on the April 15, 2013 Tornado Outbreak...
Prepare For Severe Weather - Check Your Emergency...
Alabama’s primary severe weather season is underway. Keep your household and business prepared by building/updating your Emergency Kit. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO INCLUDE IN YOUR EMERGENCY KIT.
(image courtesy American Red Cross)
Tornado Safety Rules from the National Weather... →
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 - SEVERE WEATHER WITH TORNADOES POSSIBLE ACROSS ALABAMA. It is extremely important to have a reliable source for weather warning information. A NOAA Weather Radio is the best way to receive watch and warning information. Please stay tuned to your local radio, television and web sources for the latest local watches and warnings. DO NOT RELY ON OUTDOOR SIRENS FOR YOUR...
March 2013
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March 18th Storms Damage Hundreds of Homes in...
(Photo Courtesy al.com)
Over 400 homes were affected by storms on March 18, 2013. Find out more in this al.com article.
To donate to Alabama Disaster Relief - Unmet Needs, mail contributions to “Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund” 8 Commerce Street, Suite 1140, Montgomery, AL 36104.
Bo Bikes Bama 2013! Tornado Relief for Unmet Needs...
BO BIKES BAMA, CORDOVA, ALABAMA - APRIL 27, 2013
Starting in Cordova, Alabama, Bo Bikes Bama offers a 20 or 60 mile route through tornado ravished Walker County - one of the most devastated counties in the nation during the April 27th, 2011 tornado outbreak that claimed 324 lives across six states.
On the second anniversary of the deadly April 27, 2011 tornadoes, two-sport legend Bo Jackson will...
The 2013 Alabama All Hazards Awareness Guide Now...
Governor Robert Bentley, the Alabama EMA and the National Weather Service has released the 2013 Alabama All Hazards Awareness Guide. It’s available in PDF form online now. ALABAMA ALL HAZARDS AWARENESS GUIDE LINK
February 2013
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READYALABAMA TEAMS UP WITH VERIZON WIRELESS TO...
Birmingham, AL – Alabama will hold its second annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 22-24, during which time residents can purchase items recommended by ReadyAlabama for an emergency preparedness kit. Building on its collaboration with ReadyAlabama in 2012, Verizon Wireless has activities planned throughout the weekend to educate consumers about emergency preparedness.
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Governor Bentley Discusses Sales Tax Holiday for...
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday urged people across Alabama to take advantage of this weekend’s state sales tax holiday for severe weather preparedness items.
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“People need to take this opportunity to stock up on the supplies they’ll need before, during and aftersevere weather,”...
Alabama Sales Tax Holiday - Severe Weather...
Friday, February 22 – Sunday, February 24, 2012 is Alabama’s second annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. This sales tax holiday serves as a way to encourage Alabama residents to build and stock up on items for their family disaster preparedness kit. The following items are eligible:
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Items below that have a sales price of $60 or less per item
Batteries: AAA-cell...
National Weather Service Birmingham Community Open... →
When: Saturday, February 16th, 2013
11 AM to 5 PM RAIN or SHINE!
Where: National Weather Service Office in Calera, AL, 465 Weathervane Rd. near the Shelby County Airport…
Who: anyone interested in meteorology and science…
January 2013
3 posts
Emergency Kit Supply List from Ready Alabama →
Please take time today to check your emergency kit, or make sure you stock your kit with needed supplies. Stay alert and monitor the weather via NOAA Weather Radio and local television, radio and web media outlets.
Alabama Winter Weather Safety Tips
Winter Weather Safety Tips (from the National Weather Service Birmingham)
In General…
Keep ahead of a winter weather by listening to the latest weather warnings and bulletins on NOAA Weather Radio, local radio or television. Be alert to changing conditions and avoid unnecessary travel. Also, make sure you check and stock your home/business emergency kit.
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DOWNLOAD WINTER WEATHER...
December 2012
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How you can help - Alabama Christmas Day Tornadoes
Christmas Day Tornadoes in Alabama
For those interested in volunteering after the Christmas Day tornadoes, please review the most effective ways to help those in need:
Affiliate with existing non-profit organizations before coming to the disaster area. Immediately following a disaster, a community can become easily overwhelmed by the amount of generous people who want to help. Contacting and...
November 2012
2 posts
Volunteer for Hurricane Sandy Relief
Follow these tips when thinking about ways to effectively volunteer or donate to the Hurricane Sandy response efforts.
· Volunteers are very beneficial to the response and recovery efforts after a disaster and are most effective when affiliating with a non-profit organization. Do not self-deploy to the affected areas. To register your interest, visit HandsOn Network. To find volunteer...
October 2012
3 posts
Register for Governor’s Community Response...
Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center at Capitol Hill
2500 Legends Circle
Prattville, Alabama
Date: December 11, 2012
Time: Registration begins at 8am. Workshop will be from 9am-4pm.
Conference Registration: $25 per participant - You can register online by clicking
http://communityresponseworkshop.eventbrite.com
Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food...
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Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day - October 17,... →
From the Birmingham National Weather Service Office
Even though the months of March, April and May are notoriously known as severe weather season, here in central Alabama, we also have another severe weather season in the fall. Fall severe weather season in central Alabama runs roughly from the beginning of November until mid-December. Occasionally, the fall severe season may begin in late...
September 2012
11 posts
WatchGreat video from Be Ready Camp 2012! Thanks al.com!
Be Ready Camp Photos from the Huntsville Times →
Community Engagement Exercise for Floods available...
The Resilient Response Community Engagement Exercise series is designed to provide individuals an opportunity to bring neighborhood residents together to work through the various preparedness actions and response activities associated with:
An Influenza Pandemic striking your community.
A Severe Flood inundating your community.
http://www.drc-group.com/project/rrce.html
Check out photos from Ready Alabama Day 2012!
See shots from the local, state and federal responders, as well as faith-based and non-government disaster response teams.
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Be Ready Days Set for Several Alabama Communities
Here’s a list of upcoming “Be Ready” Days this September in Alabama, all a part of National Preparedness Month.
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Coffee County - September 8, 2012 Cullman County - September 14, 2012 Limestone County - September 14, 2012 Dallas County - September 19, 2012 Lee County - September 29, 2012
Alabama Public Radio Previews Ready Alabama Day →
Ready Alabama Day Exhibitor List
Come see the cool tools used by local, state and federal agencies and faith-based, community-based groups as they prepare for and respond to disaster! Here are the groups attending 2012 Ready Alabama Day:
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Exhibitor
1152nd/1153rd FFT DET SAR Team
46th Civil Support Team
AL Army National Guard
AL Cooperative Extension System (ACES)
AL Department of Homeland Security
AL Department of...
Ready Alabama Day, Thursday, September 6, 2012 at...
Are you ready Alabama? Join us for Ready Alabama Day! Click Here for more info.
August 2012
41 posts
Hurricane Preparedness: Evacuation Shelter Tips
Here are some things you should know about going to a hurricane evacuation shelter.
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Hurricane evacuation shelters are provided for public use in the event a hurricane evacuation becomes necessary and if you have no other place to go. It is recommended that other arrangements be made with a friend or relative that lives in a well-constructed home, out of the evacuation area, and properly...
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Water, food, and clean air are important things to have if an emergency happens. Each family or individual’s kit should be customized to meet specific needs, such as medications and infant formula. It should also be customized to include important family documents.
Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit:
- Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and...
Hurricane Preparedness Before The Storm
To prepare for a hurricane, you should take the following measures:
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To begin preparing, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.
Know your surroundings.
Learn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone. This will help you know how your property will be affected when storm surge or tidal flooding are forecasted.
Identify...
CLICK HERE TO PRINT READY.GOV'S EMERGENCY KIT... →
CLICK HERE TO PRINT READY.GOV'S FAMILY EMERGENCY... →
Click here to follow the latest on Isaac from the... →
Governor Bentley Encourages Alabamians to Prepare...
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OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday encouraged all Alabamians to be prepared for the possibility of a hurricane making landfall along the Gulf Coast next week.
Latest forecast models show Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico in the coming days. The storm is expected to...
Governor Bentley Announces New ReadyAlabama.gov
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2012
Governor Bentley Announces new “Ready Alabama” Initiatives Promoting Disaster Preparedness
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the launch of new Ready Alabama initiatives that will help people across the state prepare for natural disasters.
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The new initiatives are designed to reach more people through a...
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Be Ready Camp 2012 Submission by Perry in Madison,...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omH4qzeNfhg
Ready Alabama Day - September 6, 2012
Ready Alabama Day
Thursday, September 6, 2012 in Jacksonville, AL
When: Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL
What : - Part of National Preparedness Month
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- View equipment and displays of emergency management agencies, first responders,...
