Additionally, the City of Jacksonville has recevied funding to construct a saferoom as part of its new public safety complex. Construction has not yet started on this project.
As severe weather moves into many areas across the state, now is a great time to take stock of your severe weather kit. Items you’ll want to have on hand if a storm affects your area include:
The app gives you a radar map, weather warnings, exclusive location-based alerts, and much more.
Choose features by tapping the Alabama SAF-T-Net logo at the top-left. Tap the icon we've encircled in red to select the data (radar, warnings, etc.) you want to view on the map.
Tap the Alabama SAF-T-Net logo, then "SAF-T-Net Alerts". This lets you select the types of alerts you want to receive for specific locations important to you and your family.
Do you want to be a Ham? How will you communicate when cell phones are not working?
If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming an amateur radio operator (ham), the Calhoun County Amateur Radio Association (CCARA) will be holding testing sessions on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30PM at the American Red Cross building located at 1514 W. 10th Street in Anniston, Alabama. All testing sessions will be by appointment only, so make sure to click the "Read More" button to find out more info about how to take advantage of this opportunity.
The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, Calhoun/Cleburne Chapter of the American Red Cross, and Calhoun County EMA Citizen Corps announce the 2014 Ready Business Workshop.
This four-part series will culminate in the business receiving a “Ready Business” certification from the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce as well as the Red Cross’s “Ready Rating” certification.
