As of 7:30pm, 871 households are without power. We ask that you will be patient while efforts are made to restore power. We have also received reports of trees down in various locations. Please continue to alert the GECEMA of any fallen trees or power lines. Use #GECEMA, or send reports to ema@cityofgadsden.com. Follow @GECEMA on Facebook and Twitter for updates, as they are provided by the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

Elliott Community Center will remain open over night for shelter at 2829 West Meighan Blvd, Gadsden (256) 549-4674.

For more information, contact the Gadsden/Etowah EMA at 256-549-4575

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