ICYMI: Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for six counties that were hit by Thursday's tornadoes. alnews alabamanewsnetwork
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Acting EMA Director Jeff Smitherman, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 – Photo from the Office of the Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for six counties that were hit by Thursday’s tornadoes. Ivey’s proclamation is for the following counties: Autauga, Chambers, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore and Tallapoosa. She and other state emergency officials will decide whether other counties need to be included.
“I – along with my partners at the Alabama EMA – will continue monitoring to determine if an expanded state of emergency is needed. I am ready to be a helping hand to local officials. Please continue using caution!” she said in a statement.Ivey and her team have been in contact with Alabama Acting EMA Director Jeff Smitherman and his staff throughout the day and will continue to do so.
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