Know Your Hazards
What To Do Before, During, and After An Emergency
Find out how to stay safe from the hazards that can affect Limestone County, from tornadoes and flooding to chemical spills and emergencies at Browns Ferry.
Severe Weather
- TornadoWatches, warnings, and where to take shelter.
- Thunderstorms and LightningDamaging wind, hail, and lightning safety.
- FloodFlash flooding, river flooding, and flooded roads.
- Extreme HeatStaying safe during heat waves.
- Winter Weather and Extreme ColdIce, snow, and dangerously cold temperatures.
- DroughtConserving water and reducing fire risk during dry spells.
Fire and other natural hazards
- FirePreventing and escaping a home fire.
- WildfireProtecting your home and family from wildfires.
- EarthquakeWhat to do during and after an earthquake.
- Dam FailureKnowing your risk if you live downstream of a dam.
Chemical and Radiological Hazards
- Hazardous MaterialsChemical spills and releases from roads, rail, or industry.
- Chemical ThreatWhat to do if a chemical is released on purpose.
- Radiation EmergenciesIncluding emergencies at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
- ExplosionsStaying safe during and after an explosion.
Health and Security
- Flu OutbreakProtecting yourself and others during an outbreak.
- Biological ThreatWhat to do if a harmful germ is released.
- TerrorismBeing aware and knowing how to respond.
- Suspicious Packages and LettersSigns to look for and who to call.
- CybersecurityProtecting your accounts and devices from scams and attacks.
Get Ready Before It Happens
Build a supply kit, make a family plan, and sign up for alerts.