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Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Huntsville-Madison Co. EMA organization to help with storm clean-up, recovery efforts
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) – Following a forceful line of severe storms, the Madison County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster has mobilized to support recovery efforts. The storms on Tuesday, May 20, moved through Madison County and caused significant damage across the Tennessee Valley. LIVEBLOG: Storm damage across the Tennessee Valley Madison County residents who need help cleaning up damage caused by Tuesday's storms are encouraged to call the Crisis Cleanup hotline at 256-207-5832. When calling the line, residents will be connected with local volunteers from relief organizations, community groups and faith-based organizations. Those volunteers will be able to assist with clean-up efforts and several other tasks, including: Tree and debris removal Tarping damaged roofs Muck-out services 'All across Madison County, people are facing the aftermath of this severe weather,' Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Birdwell said. 'Our VOAD partners are stepping up, as they always do, to provide support. If you need help, call the hotline. And if you're able to help, now is the time to volunteer.' All services provided by the cleanup crews are free of charge, but not guaranteed. Availability depends on volunteer resources and the level of need in the community. The Crisis Cleanup hotline will remain open through Friday, June 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Madison County outdoor sirens repaired
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The director of Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency says the outdoor warning siren system has been repaired. According to the director, the siren system failed the monthly test on Feb. 2. However, technicians were able to resolve the issue and the sirens are now operational. The director urges people to have multiple ways of getting emergency warnings, including a NOAA weather radio, local media and weather apps such as Alabama SAF-T-Net and Huntsville's Regroup alert. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Madison County weather sirens down, EMA says
MADISON COUNTY, Ala (WHNT) — The Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency says its outdoor siren system is down. On Wednesday, EMA Director Jeff Birdwell said that the outdoor warning siren system for all of Madison County is down after it failed during its monthly test. Birdwell said the failure was due to a technical issue. Decatur Police: Juvenile charged with murder in Nash BBQ shooting The director said that technicians are working to solve the problem, but did not give a timeline for the repair. The EMA said as always it continues to urge residents to have multiple methods to receive warnings including NOAA Weather Radio, local media, weather apps such as Alabama SAF-T-Net, Huntsville's Regroup alerts, etc. You can also receive alerts on News 19's Live Alert Weather App. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
