Calhoun County EMA

Official government account of the Calhoun County (AL) EMA. Responsible for coordinating mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for all hazards.

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Calhoun County EMA will NOT conduct the monthly siren test today.

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For assistance locating community resources residents can contact 2-1-1. Trained specialists can help connect you with food banks, shelters, clothing assistance, and other available support resources. (5/5)

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🧵: Following yesterday’s severe storms, the Calhoun County 9-1-1 Center handled more than 330 calls for service as emergency responders, utility providers, and county agencies began response and recovery operations across the area. (1/5)

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Stay clear of downed power lines and damaged utility poles. Always assume lines are energized. Dangerous conditions involving power lines should be reported directly to the appropriate utility provider or to 9-1-1 if there is an immediate threat to public safety. (4/5)

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🚧HWY 21 (Jacksonville): 7:30-8:00 AM
🚧 Cottaquilla Road: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
🚧 White’s Gap Road: 7:30-9:30 AM & 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
🚧 AL-9/US-78: 7:30-9:30 AM & 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
🚧 HWY 281: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

🚫 Bains Gap Road will be CLOSED from 7:30 AM-6:00 PM

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⚠️THREAD: Traffic Advisory for Sunday, May 17⚠️

Motorists should expect increased bicycle traffic & possible travel delays on the following roadways during the times listed in this thread. Please use caution, remain alert, and allow extra travel time if traveling in these areas.

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Calhoun County has been removed from the Tornado Watch. The threat of severe weather has ended.

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Calhoun County is under a Tornado Watch until 11PM.
Sign up for FREE emergency alerts by texting Join CalhounEMA to 31002 or by visiting https://t.co/yAAwXLsr5A.

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Preparedness is not complicated.
Have a plan. Build a kit. Stay informed.
Calhoun County EMA has spoken.

#StarWarsDay #maythe4thbewithyou

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Calhoun County is under a Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather this evening through early tomorrow, Wednesday 4/29. Threats include damaging winds, large hail, & isolated brief tornadoes.

Sign up for FREE alerts: text Join CalhounEMA to 31002 or visit https://t.co/yAAwXLsr5A.

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Calhoun County is under a Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather Tuesday evening 4/28 through early Wednesday 4/29. Threats include damaging winds, large hail, & isolated brief tornadoes.

Sign up for FREE alerts: text Join CalhounEMA to 31002 or visit https://t.co/yAAwXLsr5A.

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As National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week comes to an end, we want to recognize the dispatchers and call takers who are always there when someone calls for help. Often heard but rarely seen, they are vital to emergency response. Thank you for serving Calhoun County!

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This morning our agency attended the Northeastern Healthcare Coalition Quarterly Meeting alongside our healthcare & emergency response partners from across northeast Alabama. Collaboration like this is key to strengthening regional preparedness and overall response capabilities!

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Doncasters Structural Castings hosted today’s LEPC meeting in Oxford. Industry reps and local responders met to discuss emergency coordination & toured the facility to see operations firsthand. Calhoun County industry partners: get involved!

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Outdoor burning is not recommended and many fire departments across Calhoun County have issued burn bans and/or have suspended burn permit issuances.

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🧵Calhoun County has been placed under a Red Flag Warning from 7 AM tomorrow 3/28/26 through 7 PM tomorrow night.

The combination of a dry air mass and windy conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions on Saturday.

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A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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A Frost Advisory is in effect tonight through tomorrow morning for Calhoun County. Temperatures in the mid 30s could allow frost to develop and damage sensitive plants🌱