EMA Director Smitherman keeps state ahead of emergencies
The primary work of the agency is strengthening the resilience of the state to mitigate impacts from disasters.
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USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack designated three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought.
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Sewell introduces bill to help forest landowners recover after natural disasters
Congress members Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, and Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, introduced the Disaster Reforestation Act of 2021.
Alabama counties to receive federal natural disaster assistance for Hurricane Zeta
The decision came following a phone call between the governor and President Trump.
Prichard mayor thanks veteran volunteers for helping city recover from Sally
Team Rubicon is a group of veteran volunteers that focus on serving vulnerable and at-risk populations affected by disasters.
Agriculture Secretary Perdue to tour storm damage today
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will tour farms in South Alabama on Monday to see damages from Hurricane Sally.
Tuberville campaign: Democrats’ criticism on Hurricane Sally was false
Alabama Democratic Party executive Director Wade Perry last week released a statement criticizing GOP Senate nominee Tommy Tuberville for being silent on Hurricane Sally. In response, Tuberville’s campaign manager, Paul Shashy, slammed the ADP, saying that their statement was untrue. Shashy pointed to a recording from a radio interview with Jack Campbell on 93.1 FM … Continued
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
Governor issues statement following severe weather impact
Late Monday night, severe weather impacted portions of Alabama when thunderstorms with some tornados rolled across parts of the state. Most affected was Town Creek where two people were killed and multiple people were injured. Following the storms, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) commented on the devastation. “This morning, I began the process of calling … Continued
Trump approves Ivey’s request for expedited major disaster declaration
In response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s request on March 4, President Donald Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Lee County on Tuesday triggering the release of federal funds to help people and communities recover from severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred March 3, 2019. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program … Continued