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SBA Disaster Assistance Approved for Mobile, Pike & Surrounding Counties

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, January 10th, 2013, 5:35pm

SBA Disaster Assistance Approved for Mobile, Pike & Surrounding Counties

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced that Mobile, Pike and surrounding counties have been approved for disaster assistance in the form of low-interest rate loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

“This will allow many homeowners, businesses and nonprofit organizations that suffered damage from the Christmas Day tornado outbreak to receive financial assistance at low interest rates,” Governor Bentley said. “I appreciate the Small Business Administration approving Alabama’s request for assistance.”

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Alfa Insurance® responds to Christmas Day tornadoes

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, December 26th, 2012, 12:00pm

Alfa Insurance® responds to Christmas Day tornadoes

Alfa Insurance® is mobilizing resources to handle claims in response to the Christmas Day storms that affected Alabama Tuesday evening.

Claims adjusters are already helping customers in the areas most affected by the tornadoes and high winds. If your home or property sustained damages during these storms, contact your local Alfa service center or call 1-800-964-2532. Claims may also be filed on-line at www.AlfaInsurance.com<http://www.alfainsurance.com.> or through the Alfa2Go app for iPhone and Android smartphones.

Policyholders are encouraged to make temporary repairs to their property to prevent additional damage. Retain receipts from purchases related to the temporary repairs to include with any claims.

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Alabama EMA deploys team to assist with Superstorm Sandy response

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, November 12th, 2012, 2:45pm

Alabama EMA deploys team to assist with Superstorm Sandy response

Governor Robert Bentley on Monday announced that a team from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency is now in New York assisting with the ongoing recovery from Superstorm Sandy.

The nine-person Incident Management Team is beginning a 14-day mission supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Team members were sent because of their experience in disaster response, including hurricane-specific recovery operations. The team also has experience with the National Incident Management System.

“The Alabama Emergency Management Agency has the skills and experience needed to help communities recover,” Governor Bentley said. “The team that is now in New York will make a tremendous and lasting impact. Their work will be a benefit to everyone involved in the long-term recovery. Alabama stands ready to help other states in any way we can.”

The Alabama EMA team will be initially deployed to the Joint Field Office in Queens, NY.&nbs

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American Red Cross urges people to download hurricane mobile app

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, October 26th, 2012, 2:22pm

American Red Cross urges people to download hurricane mobile app

Even though Hurricane Sandy is not forecasted to effect Alabama, the American Red Cross encourages Alabama residents to download its Hurricane App, create or update their family disaster plan, and restock their emergency preparedness kits. Also, our staff and volunteers are monitoring the progress of this and other storm systems and if need be, we are on standby to deploy trained Red Cross volunteers to help in other areas of the country.

The American Red Cross Hurricane App puts lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in or who visit hurricane prone areas. This free app—available in English or Spanish—is for use on both iPhone and Android platforms. It gives users instant access to local and real time information on what to do before, during and after hurricanes.

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Montgomery Weather Sirens to undergo update

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012, 10:52am

Montgomery Weather Sirens to undergo update

Montgomery’s outdoor weather sirens will undergo a mandatory system update Wednesday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Sept. 14. During this period, all 80 of the city’s and county’s sirens will be inoperable. This update is required by the Federal Communications Commission.

Although there are no forecasts for inclement weather during this period, the Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency has devised a contingency plan for public notification should severe or threatening weather develop unexpectedly. The EMA contingency plan includes activation of reverse 911 messaging, Wide Area Rapid Notification messaging to schools and hospitals, and law enforcement public address announcements throughout the city and county.

Information Source: City of Montgomery

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Montgomery Red Cross opens Isaac shelter

Submitted by John Shryock

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012, 1:48pm

Montgomery Red Cross opens Isaac shelter

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - The Montgomery Red Cross says it's getting enough calls from people who came during Hurricane Katrina that it has decided to open a shelter in the capital city.

The shelter will be at Aldersgate United Methodist Church and will open at 2:00pm Wednesday.

The shelter is located at 6610 Vaughn Road. A map can be found HERE .

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Hurricane safety precautions from the Alabama Department of Public Health

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012, 10:49am

Hurricane safety precautions from the Alabama Department of Public Health

The Alabama Department of Public Health recommends all families in areas that may be affected by Hurricane Isaac take health and safety precautions.

State Health Officer Dr. Donald Williamson urges Alabamians to listen and follow warnings communicated through the news media.

Food Safety
Power outages prompt concerns about the safety of frozen and refrigerated foods. As a general rule, a full upright or chest freezer will keep foods frozen for about two days without power.

A partially full freezer will keep foods frozen for about one day. This time may be extended by keeping the door shut. A refrigerator will keep foods cool for four to six hours if the door is kept closed as much as possible.

Any thawed foods that have been at room temperature for more than two hours should be discarded. Foods still containing ice crystals can be refrozen, although the quality of the food may decrease.

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