Limestone County Emergency Management Agency
Your Partner in Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
Winter Weather Impacts
A winter storm is forecast to impact Limestone County this weekend, with a Winter Storm Watch in effect from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Expect a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow, which could lead to icy roads, hazardous travel, power outages, and dangerously cold temperatures dropping into the teens or lower.
To stay safe, prepare now by assembling an emergency kit with at least three days of non-perishable food, water (one gallon per person per day), medications, warm clothing, blankets, flashlights, batteries, and a battery-powered radio for updates. Stock your vehicle with essentials like blankets, snacks, and a shovel in case of being stranded. Insulate your home, test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and ensure you have safe heating alternatives.
During the storm, stay indoors as much as possible, dress in layers if venturing out, and avoid overexertion like shoveling snow. Never use generators, grills, or stoves indoors—operate them at least 20 feet from your home to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. If using space heaters, keep them at least three feet from anything flammable. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those with special needs, and bring pets inside.
Limit travel; if you must drive, go slowly, increase following distance, and keep your gas tank at least half full. If stranded, stay with your vehicle, run the engine periodically for heat (clear the exhaust), and signal for help.
We’ll include additional resources from the Red Cross attachments for more detailed guidance. Stay informed via local alerts, and prioritize safety—reach out if conditions worsen!
Limestone County EMA Launches Perimeter MAp for residents
The Limestone County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has partnered with Perimeter to launch a new online map that keeps residents informed—no signup or registration needed. Through www.perimetermap.com/limestone-al, you can find up-to-date information on road closures, storm shelter locations, weather alerts, and more. This easy-to-use, interactive map helps you stay aware and make informed decisions during severe weather or other emergencies. With this partnership, the Limestone County EMA continues its commitment to keeping our community safe, connected, and prepared.
LIMESTONE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Limestone County Emergency Management Agency is to coordinate mitigation and preparedness activities prior to a disaster and to coordinate response and recovery efforts in the event of a disaster in Limestone County. Our all hazards approach includes threats from tornadoes, floods, and other weather emergencies, as well as man-made or technological hazards such as nuclear power plant emergencies and acts of terrorism. Planning, ongoing training and teamwork have been the key to a quick response and successful recovery from disasters that have impacted our community in the past. Limestone County EMA is committed to working with local, state and federal agencies to provide to the most comprehensive emergency management program possible to the citizens of Limestone County.
