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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.

Current Situation in Alabama

Preliminary NWS data revealed six EF-1 tornadoes and one EF-2 tornado hit central Alabama April 11. Pickens, Walker, Winston, Bibb, and Macon/Lee counties were affected. Two more tornadoes hit Madison County in north Alabama. No one died; two people were injured. The United States Tornadoes blog provides a summary of the national perspective of that weather system.

 

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Precipitation in the Forecast

The forecasters may not always be correct, but … their analysis of weather trends should always be... more

Situational Awareness Can Help You Stay Safe

Being alert to your surroundings at home, at work, and every … place... more

Potential Severe Weather Threat: Last-Minute Tips

​The calendar is still on January but it seems as though the … weather... more

Planning for the Event

I am a reluctant party planner. Many times it is only after I’ve committed (as in sending out invitations)... more

Cash Donations Are Most Effective

Alabamians who want to help victims of Hurricane Sandy, a massive storm that ravaged the East Coast should donate... more

Participate in the 2012 U.S. Great Earthquake Drill October 18

​Are you ready for an earthquake? Don’t think it will happen … in Alabama?... more

Isaac Will Likely Bring Rain and Flooding in Alabama

As Isaac approaches the Gulf Coast, weather forecasters are predicting an excess of rain and possible flooding for many areas. ... more

Preparing for Hurricanes

​Leonard Pitt's column in the August 21, 2012 Miami Herald issue focused on his experience during Hurricane Andrew twenty years ago. It... more

Alabamians Need to Be Prepared for Isaac: Stock Up on Basic Items Now

Are you ready for a major emergency or disaster such as a hurricane? The latest predictions for Tropical Storm... more

Heat and Your Health

​The dog days of summer are usually associated with August, but in the … ... more


 

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.