Severe Weather Awareness Week
The National Weather Service and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency have declared the week of February 18th – 23rd, Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama.
Follow GECEMA and #SeverePrep on Facebook and Twitter for preparedness tips throughout the week. Now is the time to ensure that you and your family are prepared for severe weather in Etowah County.
Daily topics will include:
- Monday, Feb 19 - Severe Thunderstorms
- Tuesday, Feb 20 - Flooding & Flash Flooding
- Wednesday, Feb 21 – Tornadoes (Special 9:00 a.m. NOAA Radio Tornado Safety Drill)
- Thursday, Feb 22 - Lightning
- Friday, Feb 23 - Receiving Weather Alerts
REMEMBER… “There are many aspects to being prepared for severe weather, but first and foremost, KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE!” Take this time to become familiar with local geography, including your surrounding counties and communities.
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Alabama will hold its seventh annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, beginning Friday, February 23, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 12 midnight, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain severe weather preparedness items free of state sales tax. Visit https://alabamaretail.org/resources/salestaxholidays/severe-weather-preparedness/ for a list of tax free items and a list of participating cities.
Your safety is up to YOU. Prepare NOW for severe weather in 2018!
Follow GECEMA on Facebook and Twitter, or call (256) 549-4575, for more information.
