Welcome to Elkmont, Alabama.
A blog dedicated to the sleepy
little Southern town of Elkmont, Alabama
and its people. We invite all those with
good news, something worth braggin'
about or announcements
to submit their article to share with the Elkmont community. Pictures are welcome. Please visit often and see what is happening in Elkmont.
I saw a young man today at Publix that I had taught many years ago. He
was putting his own child into the shopping cart. His eyes lit up and
he said “Coach Pugh”. “Do you remember when you told my whole class
that you used to be tall?” “You told us it was a lawn mower accident
and it cut the bottom part of your legs off and they just moved your
feet up and put them back on”. He said he spent two years looking at my
legs for the scars....
Today's severe weather reminder is about lightening. We are all looking forward to Spring
weather but there is a downside ..... Get ready by making plans before
those storm sirens howl through the Elkmont area. Don't forget the tax free severe weather weekend starts tomorrow.
Today's severe weather reminder is about tornadoes. We are all looking forward to Spring
weather but there is a downside ..... Get ready by making plans before
those storm sirens howl through the Elkmont area.
Do you know where you will shelter when tornadoes are in the area?
We have two public places in our community. One is the storm shelter behind the fire department on Sandlin Road. The other is the basement of the United Methodist Church in downtown Elkmont on Children Street.
We are all looking forward to Spring
weather but there is a downside ..... Get ready by making plans before
those storm sirens howl through the Elkmont area.
Even though Elkmont is one of the highest points in the county, we do get floods in our community. Important things to remember in our areas below the Hilltop.
Some of the spring models are indicating a more active severe storm season for our area. Think ahead and stock up on those things you need, just in case. Alabama's tax holiday for severe weather preparedness items is coming Feb. 22-24. During this weekend, Alabama will waive the state sales tax on items needed to prepare for severe weather.
The Alabama Department of Revenue says the tax-free purchases include common disaster supplies that cost less than $60 and generators costing $1,000 or less. Items covered include flashlights and batteries, self-powered or battery-operated radios, tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, ground anchor systems, plywood, first aid kits, artificial ice, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
