Beware of potential home repair scams before storms hit
Beware of potential home repair scams before the storms hit By Bryan Henry | March 16, 2021 at 6:48 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 7:13 PM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Major warnings on potential home repair scams should the weather do a number on your home Wednesday. Now is the time, state investigators say, to keep your wits and ask questions.
It happens after every storm. Allegations of fraud trickle in, con artists swooping in with lightning speed to make a fast buck, taking advantage of the homeowner’s emotional state.
While we prepare for severe weather, so are first responders
First responders are preparing for severe weather By Tiffany Thompson | March 16, 2021 at 10:44 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 10:59 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - As we prepare to hunker down and ride out the storm on Wednesday, first responders are preparing in their own way.
They’re preparing to help people in need during the worst conditions.
Supplies are loaded and ready to go as soon as Alabama Task Force Three gets the word.
Madison Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Dustin Spires said this search and rescue force is a group effort.
Vaccine Clinic organizers monitoring severe weather threat (Source: WAVE 3 News) By Randi Hildreth | March 16, 2021 at 10:57 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 10:57 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As we monitor the severe weather threat across central Alabama, weâre keeping an eye on the impact on scheduled COVID vaccine clinics.
UAB leaders say the vaccine clinics set this week will remain open, but leaders are monitoring the weather closely and will provide updates once a final decision is made.
Jefferson County Health Department leaders say its 6th Avenue clinic is set to continue operations this week.
The Alabama Department of Public Health also says its monitoring weather, but as of now no reports of any closures or changes. Leaders say if they have to close a clinic, youâll be alerted the same way you were alerted when that winter weather shut down some operations in February.
Schools preparing for possible severe weather
Wednesdayâs severe weather threat could happen during school hours
Schools preparing for possible severe weather By Monae Stevens | March 16, 2021 at 9:53 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 11:06 PM
BAY, Ark. (KAIT) - Schools in Northeast Arkansas are preparing for the possible severe weather threat that could occur during school hours.
Bay School District conducted a severe weather drill Tuesday morning to make sure students and teachers knew exactly what to do if something were to develop on Wednesday.
Superintendent Luke Lovins said safety is a priority for the school district but remaining calm and prepared is just as important.
Albertville woman encourages neighbors in mobile homes to seek shelter if needed
Planning head: Planning for severe weather from a mobile home By Caroline Klapp | March 16, 2021 at 10:31 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 10:31 PM
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Many of us know the safest place in our home to take shelter from a tornado, but not everyone has a secure space. Cindy Lang says it s not worth the risk to stay in a tornado. (Source: WAFF)
According to the Marshall County EMA Director, the Board of Education building in downtown Albertville is the only public place people can come to seek shelter.