Alabama EMA

Alabama's coordinating agency for disaster response, recovery & preparedness. For emergenices, call your local fire/EMS/police or 9-1-1.

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Reminder📷
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency in conjuction with The Alabama Department of Revenue manages a Storm Shelter Tax Credit to help homeowners stay safe during severe weather.

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Every veteran has our immense respect - but we are so, so very proud of our AEMA teammates who have also served our country's armed forces! We hope you enjoy meeting a few of them.

Thank you to all who have served!

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Fire is DEADLY! Smoke and toxic gases kill more people than flames do. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy.

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The temperature is just beginning to turn cooler, but Alabama emergency managers are constantly thinking (and working) ahead...two recent exercises helped make sure our state is ready for its next bout of snow, ice and/or bitterly cold weather! READ MORE: https://t.co/dPu1zXlRtT

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Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from all heat sources, including fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, portable heaters, or candles.

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Fire is DARK! Fire starts bright, but quickly produces black smoke and complete darkness.

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Fire is HOT! Heat is more threatening than flames. Room temperatures in a fire can be 100 degrees at floor level and rise to 600 degrees at eye level. Inhaling this super-hot air will scorch your lungs and melt clothes to your skin.

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A few strong storms are possible later today: https://t.co/C1EVsAiBo0

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If you use a power wheelchair, have a lightweight manual chair available as a backup if possible.

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Rain and a few rumbles are possible for parts of Alabama tonight! Full update from AEMA Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich is available HERE: https://t.co/9WzUxNagvt

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Fire is FAST! In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house or for it to be engulfed in flames.

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Today is Halloween, and while the "spookies" are out, don't get scared!

- Recognize and Report Phishing.

-Check that emails and links are legitimate

-Verify all attachments come from a trusted source

Have a safe and spooky Halloween! Cyber Security Awareness Month #AEMA

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October 28th - National First Responders Day.

Today, we pause to honor those who answer the call — day or night, rain or shine.

Take time to thank a first responder today!

#NationalFirstRespondersDay #AEMA

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If you have a communication disability, consider carrying printed cards or storing information on your devices during a disaster to inform first responders and others how to communicate with you.

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Governor Kay Ivey has requested a major disaster declaration, asking FEMA to help cover eligible hurricane-related costs for governments & certain non-profits.

The request also seeks individual assistance which, if approved, could provide direct support to affected households.

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Social engineering and phishing tactics are still some of the most effective ways hackers gain access. Common signs of phishing include a peculiar sender address, a sense of urgency in the request, and prompting users to click a link.

Be suspicious of links and unknown contacts.

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FACT CHECK: "FEMA is handing out money in Alabama"

Damage assessments are underway, but federal assistance takes weeks if you're lucky, months if you aren't. You can help make Alabama's case for federal assistance by reporting damage to your county EMA.

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4 things everyone needs to know about disasters...

1. Where's FEMA?!
2. Where's the FEMA money?!
3. The state's not doing anything?!
4. Where's the help?!

Answers to all of those questions are in this super quick video! Watch and share, please and thank you.

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Create a support network of people who can help you in a disaster. Keep a contact list in a watertight container in your emergency kit or on your electronic devices.

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Local, state and FEMA teams are assessing damage to determine if Alabama meets the federal assistance threshold. This process and any federal assistance heading our way will take a while! If you need help now, call 2-1-1 or text your ZIP to 898-211!

MORE: https://t.co/sdLRlihz4a

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Password managers let users create complex passwords for all their sign-ins, preventing threat actors from accessing their accounts.

These small best practices for password generation can be key to preventing data compromise in a breach.