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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Climate
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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
13-03-2025
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How to prepare ahead of Saturday's Impact Day
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Weather Authority has issued an Impact Day ahead of severe weather and the threat of tornadoes in the forecast on Saturday, March 15th. With several days to prepare, now is a good time to get you and your family ready. Impact Day issued, strong to severe storms expected Friday night through Saturday night 'We've been through this before and we will get through it again, just make sure you have multiple ways to get warnings,' Meteorologist Ben Smith said. The Weather Authority recommends making a severe weather plan that includes identifying a safe space in your home. Your safe space should be on the lowest level on your home, preferably in an interior room, and away from doors and windows. It is also recommended that you have a NOAA weather radio. 'This should be in you're severe weather arsenal' Meteorologist Ben Smith said. Since the weather event is a few days out, now is a good time to ensure you have fresh and charged batteries and that your weather radio is programmed correctly. The National Weather Service has a list of radio frequencies and Same Codes posted online. Below you can find a list of the same codes for the Tennessee Valley. In addition to your NOAA Weather Radio, you should make sure you charge your phone ahead of severe weather and have Emergency Alerts enabled. Alerts will also be pushed out on the Live Alert 19 weather app. LOOKING FOR THE EXTENDED FORECAST? Click here to learn how to download the Live Alert 19 app According to Jeff Birdwell with the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency, all outdoor warning sirens are working. However, he reminds people to never solely rely on outdoor sirens. 'Don't rely on sirens alone, have multiple ways of receiving weather alerts' Birdwell said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
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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.
