SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE TODAY

 
Wind shear values will certainly be high enough to produce both damaging winds and even tornadoes. Large hail appears to be a threat as well. Hence, the NWS Birmingham and the Storm Prediction Center have a severe weather threat for all of Central and North Alabama for Monday night. 

And this last table illustrates the meaning of storm color maps in a funny but still true way for many of us.

If you need a place to go..

*Elkmont Tornado Shelter  
*Elkmont United Methodist Church Basement
 
Storm Links: 
 ELKMONT'S TORNADO SHELTER   
*only open during Tornado Watches or Warnings
 
EMA COUNTY WEATHER UPDATE

SEVERE WEATHER CANCELATION

Due to the threat of severe weather, all after school activities are canceled for Monday, December 16th.

WHEN IS THE ELKMONT STORM SHELTER OPEN?

For those that need a place to go, when a tornado watch or warning is posted for the county, the Elkmont Storm Shelter will be available.  
When watches and warning are posted and if you are in the city limits of Elkmont, you don't have as much to worry about. The lay of the land changes as you get closer to Elkton Road and I-65. The chances of damaging winds and tornadoes go up in that area whenever we have severe weather in the area.

Now, the important part, how do you get in?  The Elkmont Fire Department is the keeper of the keys.  Here is the procedure for when and how the shelter will be used.
 
OPENING OF THE SHELTER IN BAD WEATHER                                                                                                   

The safe room will be opened immediately when a Tornado Watch is issued for Limestone County.

*We will establish communications with EMA upon activation.

*We will keep occupants updated with current weather information

*Occupants shall adhere to Safe Room Rules which will be posted in Safe Room
 

 

*If the Safe Room is in the vicinity or path of a tornado the doors will be locked ( should residents attempt to enter the Safe Room they will be allowed in and the doors locked back.)         

*The Safe Room will be opened by someone in the Elkmont Volunteer Fire Department. This person will be there until the threat of bad weather is gone or is released by another member of the Fire Dept.

As you can see, it has bathrooms and a few chairs but this is a very bare bones, no bells and whistles shelter.  If you are looking for comfort,  bring what you need.  Please remember that space is at a premium so check before you bring something in.  If it is crowded, leave what you can in the car.  One of our ever ready fire fighters can give you guidance if you need help deciding.  The shelter is open when a tornado watch or warning is issued.

Location: 
19667 Sandlin Rd, behind the new fire station

*Left:   Aviagen  
*Right: Fire Department  
*Rear:  Storm Shelter

Additional  Location:
*Elkmont United Methodist Church Basement 
(downtown Elkmont)

THINKING OF CHRISTMAS - DAY 15

A modern-day view of the prodigal son story

ELKMONT STUDENT'S KIND DONATION

A 12-year-old Elkmont student is going above and beyond to help others this holiday season. Isabella Adams made a sweet donation to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office. She gave them a stack of books to hand out to children in need.




Link for full story

STUDENTS BRING HOLIDAY CHEER

Our EES Choir visited the Limestone Heath Facility to deliver items that our students collected for them and to sing Holiday songs! We are so proud of our students for this great service learning project!

THINKING OF CHRISTMAS - DAY 14

*DON'T FORGET TO MAKE IT FULL SCREEN*

HAVE OLD TIRES AND WANT TO GET RID OF THEM?

ALABAMA SCRAP TIRE PROGRAM RETURNS TO LIMESTONE COUNTY

  

A past program that recycled around 115,000 tires is returning to Limestone County.   The Limestone County Commission is excited to announce the Alabama Scrap Tire Program is back in Limestone County through September 2021.   This program is made possible through a grant that was received from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.   All tires that are recycled will be used to make different products.  Residents may recycle their tires at any of the four Limestone County Commission’s District Sheds between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.  Tires must be loaded into the collection trailers located at each location. This program is for Limestone County residents only and is not to be used by any dealers. 

WHERE TO TAKE THEM

District 1 Shed:

22555 Elkton Road

Athens, AL

District 2 Shed:

24795 Pepper Road

Athens, AL

District 3 Shed:

14119 Ripley Road

Athens, AL

District 4 Shed:

22155 District 4 Shed Road

Elkmont, AL

  

Michelle Williamson

Community Relations Coordinator

Limestone County Alabama

310 W. Washington Street

Athens, AL  35611

Main Office:  (256) 233-6400 | Cell:  (256) 444-5939

michelle.williamson@limestonecounty-al.gov

THINKING OF CHRISTMAS - DAY 13

 

*DON'T FORGET TO MAKE IT FULL SCREEN*

HILLSPIRT WANTS YOU TO KNOW THIS ABOUT YOUR CAR

Nearly 100 percent of cars on the market include wireless technologies that could pose vulnerabilities to hacking or privacy intrusions such as a key fob that lets you unlock or lock your car with out a key.  These are so convenient but there is a catch. There are several devices that will allow thieves to get into your car without breaking in.  There are frequency jammers, key programmers, code grabbers and several other devices that puts your car at risk.

Since the carmakers are dragging their feet on the security issue, for now the solution is surprisingly low-tech but effective, say security experts. Store your key fob in the freezer or microwave (remember to remove it before heating up food!). The appliance acts as a Faraday cage that shields the key fob from radio frequency signals. Or wrap your keys in aluminum foil or put them in a metal box. Same principle as the freezer or microwave. 

Another simple thing is to make physically sure that your doors locked when you push that button.  You need to listen for audible clues your car gives to confirm that it’s locked. Don’t take it for granted. You can bypass the remote locking system and use a real old-fashioned key. Try the handles to make sure.  The frequency jammers can't open the doors but they can keep them from locking.