Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has declared a State of Emergency ahead of Wednesday's storms.
In a release Tuesday afternoon Governor Bentley said:
"Alabama is no stranger to the impact severe weather can have on communities and the devastation that can occur when the weather takes a turn for the worse,” Governor Robert Bentley said. “I have issued a State of Emergency as a precautionary measure to ensure state resources are on standby and are ready to assist impacted communities should the need arise. I also want to encourage individuals to stay weather aware and have a method to receive the latest weather alerts."
According to a release on the Governor's website, Bentley has "ordered the State Emergency Operations Center in Clanton activated to level three. This level of activation will allow AEMA staff to monitor the impact of the severe weather as it crosses the state. In addition, 50 National Guard soldiers will be activated for preparation and response operations"
BREAKING: State of Emergency for Alabama ahead of Wed's potential severe wx outbreak, possible long track tornadoes. https://t.co/eF11OTkjiZ pic.twitter.com/TWK5D1gjT1
— Gov. Robert Bentley (@GovernorBentley) April 4, 2017
