From the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

It Takes a Community to Protect a Community

“If You See Something, Say Something™” is a national campaign that raises public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, as well as the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement.

Informed, alert communities play a critical role in keeping our nation safe. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to strengthening hometown security by creating partnerships with state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments and the private sector, as well as the communities they serve. These partners help us reach the public across the nation by displaying the campaign’s messages and distributing outreach materials, including Public Service Announcements (PSAs).

• Learn how you can become a partner

We can all help keep our communities safe by paying attention to our surroundings and reporting suspicious activity to local law enforcement.

• For more information about “See Something/ Say Something”

The Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday  gives citizens an opportunity to purchase certain severe weather preparedness supplies free of state sales or use tax (local sales and use tax may apply). The Elmore County Commission unanimously passed Resolution 10-22-2012 to annually participate in the Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.  The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. (CST) on Friday, February 26, 2020 and ending at twelve midnight on Sunday, February 28, 2020.

Some of the tax-free items are common supplies costing less than $60 than can be used to prepare for a natural disaster or other emergencies. For a complete list of tax free items, list of participating local governments, or more information, go to https://revenue.alabama.gov/sales-use/sales-tax-holidays/ and review the Sales Tax Holidays link.

***The 30 day time period has expired for input.  Thank you for helping participate!***

It’s Time For A Plan Update!

Elmore County Emergency Management Agency is calling on our citizens to contribute to the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan update that is currently underway.

Every five years County EMA offices are required by FEMA to update the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. This allows the ability to receive Federal Grant Funding for things like Schools, County Government, Fire Departments, and Law Enforcement, etc.

The goal of the HMP update is to further protect property through the reduction of hazard vulnerability. During the course of this planning project, county and local leaders and the participating communities work together to identify risks, assess capabilities, and formulate a strategy to reduce the effects of hazards such as floods, tornadoes and severe storms on life and property.

This year to be more efficient, effective, and good stewards of our taxpayer’s dollars. We have elected to be part of the East Alabama Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan along with the other counties in our division.

(Autauga, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Russell, and Tallapoosa)

We ask that you read the plan below, and if you have any comments or suggestions please send them to our plan writers at Lee – Russell Council of Governments.

Thank you for your help in making Elmore County a safer and more resilient community to live and work!

For Public Review for 30 days:

East AL Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020

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Elmore County Emergency Management Agency is calling on its citizens to contribute to the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan update that is currently underway, by taking a short survey. The goal of the HMP update is to further protect property through the reduction of hazard vulnerability. During the course of this planning project, county and local leaders and the participating communities will work together to identify risks, assess capabilities, and formulate a strategy to reduce the effects of hazards such as floods, tornadoes and severe storms on life and property. This survey will take less than 2 minutes to complete, and all answers are confidential. Thank you for helping make Elmore County a more resilient community!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3KWRSLH

This forum is being held via Facebook Live Thursday to provide information related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While we are in the midst of severe weather season in Alabama, Elmore County EMA would like to remind our citizens to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and warnings.

#PreparedNotScared