Alabama has been very sunny recently, so this is an excellent opportunity to check your emergency kits and determine if anything needs to be replaced or added.
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Protect Your Household by Practicing Home Fire Escape Plan:
-Everyone in your household should know two ways to escape from each room.
-Smoke is dangerous. Get low and go!
-While practicing your escape plan, teach children what a smoke alarm sounds like. Talk about fire safety
Being mindful of your business entails making a list of all potential emergencies that can impact your area.
Prepare by:
-Making sure all employees are aware of emergency procedures
-Backing up data
-Securing equipment
-Regularly practicing plans
-Reviewing insurance policies
Understand the type of hazardous weather that affects you and your family where you live. Develop a plan according to your local hazards and practice that plan.
In honor of World Animal Day, here is your gentle reminder to prepare an emergency plan for your animals, as well as yourself, your children, and your elderly neighbors.
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Protect Yourself Against Cyberattacks
Create strong passwords using upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Use a password manager and two methods of verification.
-Watch for suspicious activity.
-Think before you click. When in doubt, do NOT click.
Our Reunification teams are working as quickly as possible to help families reconnect with their loved ones after Hurricane Helene.
If you're searching for a family member affected by the storm, please complete the form at this link for the state where they live:
TBI has established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas affected by the recent flooding in Northeast Tennessee. Call 1-800-TBI-FIND (1-800-824-3463) to make a report.
We encourage Tennesseans to stay out of floodwaters, have several ways to receive
Crisis Cleanup has issued the phone number available for folks to call for assistance with debris cleanup from Hurricane Helene. Call (844) 965-1386.
All services are free, but service is not guaranteed. This hotline will remain open through Friday, October 11, 2024.
NEWS RELEASE: Hurricane Helene Cleanup in South Carolina
Crews with state and local agencies are assessing damage caused by
#Helene
& coordinating response efforts to SC’s hardest hit areas.
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Family and friends of people in the disaster-affected areas may check social network sites for information about your loved ones. Also, use the American Red Cross Safe and Well program at to let family members know they are safe or looking for loved ones.
If Hurricane Helene knocked out your power, stay safe:
Keep freezers and fridges closed.
Switch off electronics to avoid damage from surges.
Place generators outside, at least 20 ft. away from the house.
Do not use a gas stove to heat your home.