The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are teaming up to promote National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3-9. Sponsored by FEMA and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Severe Weather Preparedness Week encourages individuals, families, businesses and communities to know about severe weather risks, take action to prepare for them, and Be a Force of Nature by encouraging others to get prepared.

Each year, many people are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes and other types of severe weather, despite advance warning. In 2012, there were more than 450 weather-related fatalities and nearly 2,600 injuries nationwide. Severe weather knows no boundaries and affects every individual in every region.

In anticipation of the upcoming weather over the weekend, we would like to remind everyone to start preparations to protect their property and have a plan if they are faced with flooding conditions. This morning local leaders, emergency response personnel and emergency managers met to develop plans for response to the possible events associated with heavy rainfall expected throughout the weekend.  According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee Florida, the Wiregrass Area will experience large amounts of rainfall with this system. 

 “Residents in low lying areas or areas throughout our county that are prone to flooding, should be prepared to deal with high waters” said Clark Matthews, Dothan/Houston County EMA Director.  According to Matthews evacuations are not expected at this point.

Closed due to flooding:

Shiver Rd closed at Geneva County Line

Closed until further notice due to damage from flooding:

Bruner Pond Rd  between CR 75 N and  Paul Lamp

Cephus Rollins Rd  at 900 Block

Edsel Deese Rd  between Jack Bruner & CR 55 N

Fowler Road (near CR 33)

Johnny Ingram Rd between Freddie Whiddon & Ben Ivey