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Storm preparedness update from city hall
Be prepared. Stay off the roads. Be safe. That’s the message that came from Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks Friday afternoon. At 2:30 Brooks held a meeting with the media, Mayor Jim Staff, Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles and Captain Daniel Love, Street Department Manager Calvin Grace, and APD Office Manager Samatha Bennett. This was a 48-hour pre-storm meeting as required by FEMA. Brooks said the city is ready. Fuel…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Officials readying for storm; sandbags available today
City of Atmore officials are in the planning stages of preparing for tomorrow’s anticipated arrival of Tropical Storm Nate, or possibly Hurricane Nate.   “We are steadily preparing for any impact on the city that the storm might have,” said a spokesman for Police Chief Chuck Brooks. “We are still watching, assessing and continuing to monitor the possible effects and impact the tropical storm could have on the city.”  …
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Tropical Depression 16
David Adams, Director of Escambia County Alabama EMA, has released the following: Tropical Depression 16 has formed in the Caribbean.  The system is just beginning to organize and there is still a large spread in potential impact areas.  This storm is forecast to become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.  It is too early to focus on specific impacts due to track and intensity uncertainties.  Watches may be issues…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Ribbon cutting held for new shop
Chamber of Commerce directors, personnel and a Chamber Ambassador, along with business owners, friends and family joined the owner of Cotton & Co. for a ribbon cutting on Ridgeley Street Saturday, September 30. Shown are, from left, Bess Maxwell, Dr. Steve Shirley, Louise Carlton, Janet Shirley, Renee Wolfe, Dr. Steven Shirley, Chris Singleton, store owner Mallorie Shirley (holding Carson), Katie Brantley, Emma Sasser, Sandy Helton, Paulette Barrett, Kara Mascaro, Hannah…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Home health relocates, ribbon cutting held
Atmore Community Home Health recently relocated from Lindberg Avenue to Craig Street. The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the new location. Shown are Chamber directors, personnel, Chamber Ambassadors, and Infirmary Health personnel, from left, Jordan Barnett, Brandy Giger, Ashley Jones, Stephanie Godwin, Sandi Barnett, Dr. Shane Harigel, LeAnne Carlisle, Jeanne Weekes, Bub Gideons, Therese Murphy, Doug Tanner, Chris Singleton, Robbie Cale, Myrna Monroe, Vickie Carrier,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago