Autauga EMA

Congratulations, we are honored to have you and your brother and sister paramedic/firefighters serving our community!

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!!

We will conduct our monthly outdoor warning siren test tomorrow at 10 AM CDT.

Are you a small business, small agricultural cooperative, or a small business engaged in aquaculture? Have you suffered an Economic Injury due to the drought? The deadline for SBA Working Capital Loans in Alabama is July 22nd!

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that July 22 is the filing deadline for federal working capital loans for losses due to drought that began on Nov. 14, 2023.

The declaration includes Bibb, Calhoun, Chilton, Etowah, Greene, Hale, Shelby, St. Clair, and Talladega counties; and the contiguous counties of: Autauga, Blount, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Dekalb, Elmore, Jefferson, Marengo, Marshall, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. Apart from aquaculture enterprises, SBA cannot provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, and ranchers. Nurseries are eligible to apply for economic injury disaster loans for losses caused by drought conditions.

The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates of 4% for small businesses and 3.25% for private nonprofit organizations, with terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the size of the applicant, type of activity and its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, account payable, and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits.

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Submit completed loan applications to SBA no later than July 22, 2024.

Maxwell Air Force Base to conduct exercise "Op Pacific Sword" June 20-21

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at Maxwell Air Force Base will be conducting a training exercise, "Op Pacific Sword," June 20th and 21st. This exercise will take place from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days.

As part of the exercise, the base will be utilizing the Air Raid siren intermittently throughout the day. The community is advised that these sirens are part of the planned training activities and not an actual emergency. Residents and businesses in the vicinity of Maxwell AFB should not be alarmed by the sounds of the siren.

"Op Pacific Sword" is a critical exercise designed to enhance the readiness and operational capabilities of our cadets. It provides an opportunity for them to experience realistic training scenarios, which are essential for their development and future roles in the Air Force.

We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of the local community during this time. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Maxwell AFB Public Affairs Office at (334) 953-2014.

Prattville Police Department to hold active shooter training the week of June 17th.

The Prattville Police Department will be holding Active Shooter training evolutions at the former Whitney Bank location downtown on Main Street throughout the week of 06-17-2024. This crucial and intensive training for our officers will be held approximately between 7am to 5 pm each day. These events will involve units responding to near-real situations and focus on identifying and eliminating active threats as fast and effectively as possible in order to minimize injury and loss of life. During these events, there may be use of lights and limited noise for simulation purposes in and around the building, as well as simulated gunfire, which should be no cause for alarm if seen or heard (just a heads up, Uncle Mick's Cajun Market & Cafe). Training safety personnel will of course be on sight to ensure all participants and all surrounding areas are safe.

Our Department and our officers take this training very seriously, in hopes that we never have to use it but are ready to respond in a moments notice, if necessary. In order to ensure a safe training environment, these events will NOT be open to the public and signs will be posted on an all entrances for No Entry. We ask that those not involved do not approach the area of the building or attempt to enter. This training also will NOT interrupt Main St. vehicle traffic or the sidewalk on Main St. or Tichnor St.

We will conduct the outdoor siren test at 10:00 AM today. The test was postponed last week due to the overcast conditions.

While we aren't looking for any severe weather possibilities, though Sunday evening is questionable, we will experience some of our extreme summer heat and humidity. Stay hydrated and if you are headed to the coast they are expecting a higher risk for rip currents so watch the flags.

Just a reminder we will be testing the outdoor siren system at 10:00 AM CDT on Wednesday of this week.

The NWS has canceled the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Autauga County.

Cancelled:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Autauga County

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 1 AM CDT

Well we almost made it through the entire weekend without a severe weather threat.

Updated: I65 NB has reopned.

There is a major traffic accident on Interstate 65 Northbound and as a result US 31 is currently experiencing heavy traffic.

It is nice to be able to say "Enjoy the weekend weather!!", unlike all those times we have posted about severe weather potentials. Drop the umbrella and grab the sunscreen...

Due to the overcast conditions and likelihood of storms this morning we are postponing the monthly outdoor siren test for one week (June 12th).

Congratulations to Chiefs Brown and Thompson on your accomplishment!!! When we work together we can accomplish so much for the citizens we have the privilege to serve.

Working together, Prattville hosts groundbreaking for new fire and police training facility Malia Riggs Elmore Autauga News The City of Prattville hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $4 million joint police and fire public safety training facility Thursday Morning. This facility will have state-of-the-art technology and the latest bells and whistles for training for both agencies....

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Any storms that pop up this afternoon have the potential to become severe. Keep yourself weather aware today as we remember those who have fallen protecting our freedom and liberty.

Severe weather is possible this afternoon and into the evening. In areas that did not experience strong storms this morning, there is plenty of energy. If a storm develops this afternoon, it could easily become severe. Keep an eye on the weather and updates through the day!

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Little changed in the forecast for us here...

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While today looks like a day to enjoy outdoor activities tonight and tomorrow are shaping up to be a different story. It would be a good idea to have a backup plan not just for your activities but also for your weather alert!

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Well it is the weekend so y'all know what that means.... another "marginal" potential for severe weather and thunderstorms. The northern tier of the county is included in the area of concern tonight and the entire county is enveloped on Saturday. As it stands now we may see an Advisory for Monday afternoon and evening so stay tuned to your local weather source over the weekend and be weather aware.

Wow, the National Hurricane Center is going to be busy this season if the predictions hold true....

NOAA predicts above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season La Nina and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures are major drivers of tropical activity

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Be mindful that we have a large number of trees down in the Pine Level and Deatsville areas. Be extremely carefully driving our roadways as the fire departments and rescue squad work to clear the roadways.

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The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Autauga County in central Alabama...
Southern Elmore County in east central Alabama...
Northeastern Montgomery County in south central Alabama...
* Until 815 PM CDT.

We should get a few hours reprieve from the rain but there is more to come overnight and tomorrow.

They key to inclement weather driving is simply...SLOW DOWN

Welcome to a very rainy forecast!!!

We are once again in for another round of weekend storms. Stay tuned in to your local weather source.

Siren test has been postponed due to maintance. We will let you know when it has been rescheduled