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Resources are available to persons damaged by Hurricane Sally, Roby says

Hurricane Sally struck on the Alabama Gulf Coast as a category two hurricane on Sept. 16, but authorities, property owners and farmers are still assessing the damage. “As Hurricane Sally moved through Alabama last week, I remained in close communication with Governor Ivey’s office regarding recovery efforts, and she ensured us that the appropriate state … Continued
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September 23, 2020

EIA member companies on the frontline of hurricane relief efforts

The Energy Institute of Alabama released a statement Monday commending its member utility companies on Alabama’s coast that are tirelessly working to restore power and assist with Hurricane Sally clean-up efforts. “These utility companies, and the selfless linemen and crews, have worked around the clock to restore power as quickly and safely as possible to … Continued
September 22, 2020

Governor surveys damage from Hurricane Sally

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held press conferences in Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island after touring the storm damaged Alabama Gulf Coast, which was battered by Hurricane Sally last week. Three Alabama counties have been approved for individual and public assistance from FEMA. Baldwin, Mobile and Escambia counties were approved for both IA and PA. “When … Continued
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September 21, 2020

Alabama Democrats: Tuberville doesn’t have a plan or experience

The Alabama Democratic Party on Wednesday released a statement slamming Republican Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville for not commenting on Hurricane Sally. Tuberville is challenging U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, in the Nov. 3 general election. “Tommy Tuberville said he didn’t have a clue how to address the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, so it isn’t surprising that … Continued
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September 18, 2020

Bidens suggest that Hurricane Sally due to climate change

Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, released a joint statement this week on Hurricane Sally, suggesting that the hurricane and fires in the West are due in part to or exacerbated by climate change. “Jill and I are praying for everyone from the Gulf Coast in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, … Continued
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September 18, 2020

Jones introduces bill to forgive CARES Act loans for small businesses impacted by hurricanes

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, on Thursday introduced legislation that would forgive small business loans made under the CARES Act in counties hard-hit by Hurricanes Sally and Laura.  The Disaster Relief for Southeastern Small Businesses Act of 2020 would establish a process for businesses in counties with major disaster declarations from … Continued
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September 17, 2020