The week of October 8-14 is an important one to remember – it is both Fire Prevention Week and Community Policing Week here in Tuscaloosa County. Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Service and the Tuscaloosa Police Department have worked hard to create several community events fun for the whole family for that week. Read below to […]
Many evacuees from Hurricane Irma have found refuge in Tuscaloosa County and other parts of Alabama. Up to 500,000 vehicles carrying evacuees are expected to return to Flordia and Georgia through some part of Alabama, either from sheltering in north or central Alabama or even further north, or as far west as Mississippi. The following […]
During times of disaster, one of the first questions that people ask is “How can I help?” In late August and early September 2017, areas in Southeastern Texas and Florida were inundated with floodwaters thanks to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and many people have been displaced from their homes. The people that reside in Tuscaloosa […]
A new, public mass-notification system named TuscALERT, or the Tuscaloosa Area Local Alert System, is now available in Tuscaloosa County. This mass notification system will allow citizens of Tuscaloosa County, the City of Tuscaloosa, and the City of Northport a single registration profile to receive both emergency and non-emergency notifications from their area(s) of choice. Weather […]
The Alabama Department of Revenue will be holding its sixth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday in conjunction with Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The sales tax holiday will give shoppers the ability to purchase pre-identified preparedness items from 12:01 AM on Friday, February 24, until midnight on Sunday, February 26, 2017 free of […]
Tuscaloosa County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will host its first semi-annual meeting of 2017 at the Alabama Fire College on January 19, 2017. The LEPC is a federally required organization that is tasked with organizing hazardous materials response plans. The committee is made up of local businesses and companies that work with chemicals, local […]
The no-burn notice that was put into effect on November 7, 2016 was repealed today, thanks to a few storm systems in late November and early December dropping several inches of rainfall over the state. What this means for Tuscaloosa County is that outdoor burning is allowed again, but residents still need to take caution. […]
It’s that time of year again – time to “fall back” for the end of Daylight Savings Time. Clocks are turned backward one hour on Sunday, November 6, at 2 AM. The ending of Daylight Savings Time is also a great reminder to check on the batteries in your emergency devices, like smoke detectors, flashlights, […]
September is National Preparedness Month! During the month of September, you are encouraged to focus on preparing yourself, your family, and your friends for disasters and emergencies. This way, no matter when a disaster or emergency situation arises, you and your family are ready. However, you can take steps to prepare you and your family at any […]
Representatives from 58 different entities from around central Alabama participated in a 3-day tabletop HazMat exercise held in Hoover, AL August 23-25, 2016. This combined exercise was funded by a US DOT Emergency Planning grant program administered by Alabama EMA. The exercise focused on the derailment of a train carrying hazardous material, specifically crude oil, […]
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Lots of learning this week: Disaster Medical Ops for citizens, NS Safety Train for First Responders, WorldofWork fo… https://t.co/kkFxEF4hn8, Its Community Policing Week with @TuscaloosaPD and Fire Prevention week with @T_Town_Fire! Check out the activities: https://t.co/q42fVm3bzo, The Tropical Storm Warning for Tuscaloosa County has been cancelled. A Wind Advisory has been issued until 10 PM. #alwx, 
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