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State Recovering from Week of Severe Weather

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday brought more rain to the State of Alabama and more locally heavy flash flooding. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Monday afternoon that 32 counties still had roads closed. The Governor said that in, “Situations like these we, as elected officials, have to work together to provide … Continued
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December 29, 2015

Storms Strike Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to UAB, tornados have killed 412 Alabamians since 1980, more than in any other state, and on Monday night an all too familiar weather event passing across the state added to that sad total only a day after Alabamians remembered the devastation that rocked communities across the state … Continued
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April 29, 2014

Bentley Issues State of Emergency for Winter Weather

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For the second time this year, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has issued a state of emergency for unusual winter weather. Meteorologists are predicting snow and ice on Tuesday for much of Central Alabama. Governor Bentley said, “Alabama recently experienced a winter weather situation two weeks ago, and we are … Continued
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February 11, 2014

Bentley Sends EMA Team to Hurricane Sandy Disaster Area

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is no stranger to disaster areas and Hurricane Sandy is one of the largest natural disasters to befall the United States in its history. The Alabama EMA is deploying a team of experts to assist the state of New York and the Federal Emergency … Continued
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November 13, 2012

Bentley Urges Alabamians to Prepare for Tropical Storm Debby

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, Governor Robert Bentley warned that Tropical Storm Debby could threaten the Alabama coastline and urged Alabamians to closely monitor weather reports. Gov. Bentley said, “Now is the time to make sure you and your family are ready for any potential impact on the state.  While forecast tracks show … Continued
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June 25, 2012