AEMA and Huntsville NWS to hold news conference to urge Alabamians to Prepare for Winter Weather Awareness

HUNTSVILLE—The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), National Weather Service and North Alabama Emergency Management Agencies are encouraging residents of Alabama to prepare for the 2007/2008 winter season. Preparations should include, but aren’t limited to, having a three-day supply kit, creation of a family communication plan, monitoring information from your local emergency management agency and having a NOAA weather radio.

 According to the National Weather Service the last major winter storm in Alabama, the “Storm of the Century,” completely paralyzed much of the state with heavy, wet snow as well as downed trees and power lines. Record cold followed the storm. Property damage exceeded 50 million dollars. “Our agency realizes it has been several years since our state has experienced a major winter weather event, but it’s for that reason we want people to refresh their plans and make sure they have a plan action for the current season, “said John James,  Acting Director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
 

Who:               Representatives from the National Weather Service, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and North Alabama Emergency Management Agencies

What:             Alabama’s Winter Weather Awareness Week Kick Off

When:             Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

Where:           Madison County Emergency Management Agency, (EOC Floor), 320 Fountain Circle, SW, Huntsville, AL.