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Disasters come in many forms and may happen when we least expect them. But you can be prepared. This site has many resources intended to help you prepare for disasters such as those listed above. Spending a few hours in preparation for a disaster can make recovery easier and may even save lives – your own and those of loved ones – not to mention companion animals and possessions.


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2012 Hurricane Season Outlook

May 27 - June 2, 2012 is national Hurricane Preparedness Week, and on May 24, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration... more

April 22-28 is National Severe Weather Awareness Week

Are you prepared for severe weather? The Federal Emergecy Management Agency (FEMA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) have... more

Winter Prep

When the temperatures start to dive, it's time to prepare for winter. Alabama doesn’t experience prolonged exposure to... more

2012 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut February 7

Has the earth moved beneath your feet lately? When I checked the USGS site this week, week, there were 935... more

Prevent Fire in Your Home

The number one cause of home fires is cooking. So you should avoid kitchen fires by eating all of your... more

The Gift of Disaster Preparedness

​It is mid-December and  the rush is on to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Giving emergency supplies... more

Earthquake!

Did you hear about the earthquakes in Oklahoma this week? Did you know that earthquakes can also occur in Alabama?... more

This Is a Test: The Emergency Alert System

This is a great test of the whole broadcast communication system. It's never been done across the nation at once... more

Outdoor Warning Sirens: Which Tone Means What?

Outdoor warning sirens are located throughout counties and are usually tested every month. In Lee County, the test occurs at... more

What's Laughter Got To Do With It?

In a 2007 article titled “Laughter and Leadership,” Barbara McMorrow observed, “Humour is often defined as the ability to see... more


Tornado Destruction in AlabamaFriends Helping Alabama: Help Our Alabama Friends Recover From Tornado Damage is an Extension effort to help families and youth facing the aftermath of the devastating April tornadoes. If you would like to contribute, click here.

 

B.S.E./Mad Cow Disease Information

Got Questions about Mad Cow Disease?

For information, news, and contacts visit the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy page.


Foot and Mouth Disease

Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Foot-and-Mouth Disease is caused by a virus that infects two-toed farm and wild animals, such as cows, pigs, sheep, goats and deer. To find out more about the disease and how you can help stop its spread, click here.