Alabama & Louisiana Resources

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BIRMINGHAM -Downtown Birmingham: Boutwell Auditorium (open as a warming shelter through Thursday morning) -Southside: UAB Rec Center -Southside: K & M Auto Services, LLC, 501 University Blvd. -Southside: 3rd Presbyterian Church, 617 22nd St. S. HOOVER -All Hoover fire stations SHELBY COUNTY -Pelham Civic Center. City officials say to call 911 only in a life-threatening emergency due to the call volume. The police department's non-emergency line is 205-620-6550. -The Church at Brook Hills, 3145 Brook Highland Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama 35242 - Will remain open throughout the night. JEFFERSON COUNTY -Western Lakeshore Drive area: Greater Birmingham Humane Society, 300 Snow Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 -Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Road -Trussville First Baptist Church -Highway 280:Church at Brook Hills main building is open at 3145 Brook Highland Pkwy. Call 313-7777 if you need directions. -Gardendale Civic Center -Leeds Civic Center

ST. CLAIR COUNTY

-Pell City Civic Center

-Springville Methodist Church

-Steele Methodist Church

-Pell City Courthouse

-Asheville Courthouse

-Victory Christian School in Eden/Pell City exit 156 off I-20, 154 Victory Ln, Pell City, AL 35125

ETOWAH COUNTY

-Salvation Army in Gadsden, 114 North 11th Street

-Glencoe Fire Hall

-Altoona Community Center

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY

-If you or someone you know needs access to a warm place, please call 311 or 205-349-2121 for more information about warming stations.

CALHOUN COUNTY

-Anniston: The Salvation Army on Noble Street. Warming station hours are from 8 a.m. until 5 pm. As always, the Salvation Army shelter is available 24/7 for anyone who needs a place to stay overnight.

-Anniston: The Greenbrier Baptist Church will be providing a warming station at their church beginning Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. until Thursday, Jan. 30 at 8 a.m. They have cots and blankets that were provided by Red Cross. They are asking for assistance for perishable food items, monetary donations and toiletries.

Several Home Depot locations are also open for shelter:

Pelham Inverness Eastwood

Warming Centers:

GADSDEN, Alabama -- The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency says there are five warming centers currently:

Elliott Community Center, 2829 West Meighan Blvd, Gadsden.

The Salvation Army, 114 North 11th St, Gadsden.

Carnes Recreation Center, 102 Case Avenue, SE, Attalla.

Glencoe Senior Center, 407 Hollingsworth Park Lane, Glencoe.

The Community Center in Altoona, 3680 Main St., Altoona, opening at 5 p.m.

Several counties and cities are closing roads due to the severe weather. Here's a rough list of the closings: Chilton County - All roads and bridges closed Hueytown - All roads closed Tuscaloosa - Watermelon Road closed due to ice. Tuscaloosa toll bridge is closed. Cullman County - The County has asked the State Troopers to Close County Road 222 at State Hwy 69. Talladega County - All roads declared impassable. Coosa County - All roads closed. Tuscaloosa County - Lock 17 Rd from Hwy 216 and Covered Bridge Road are closed by Tuscaloosa Sheriff's Office. Shelby County - Multiple roads have icy conditions. Visit to see all Shelby County road closings. Pleasant Grove - All roads closed Anniston - All roads closed

Oneonta - All roads closed Midfield - All roads closed Etowah County - All roads closed Jefferson County - Chalkville Mountain Road and Roper Road closed. Dora - Roads closed Pickens County - All roads closed Pelhma - State Park Road closed at Amphitheatre Road to 4-way stop Bearden Road closed from Pelham High School to Helena Road Hwy 31 closed at North City limits entering Hoover Co Rd 52 Westbound closed at Pelham Heights Rd. Ballantrae Club Drive closed Co Rd 11 expected to be open to one lane by 4 p.m. For more on the road conditions across Alabama, you can visit the Alabama Department of Transportation's road conditions page at

Shelters- Louisiana

Tangipahoa Parish: Kentwood High Magnet School located at 603 9th Street in Kentwood Amite Westside Middle School located at 401 West Oak Street in Amite Hammond Junior High Magnet School located at 111 J.W. Davis Drive in Hammond Westley United Methodist Church in La Crosse at 721 King St La Crosse, WI 54601 Calcasieu Parish: Purple Heart Memorial Recreation Center, 4305 Avenue H, Lake Charles, LA 70615 St. Tammany Parish: John Slidell Park Gym, 105 Robert Blvd. Slidell, LA 70459

What to do when stuck in a snowbound car and when moving again

By Saeed Ahmed and Faith Karimi, CNN updated 7:54 AM EST, Wed January 29, 2014

(CNN) -- Snow in the South is a delight -- but only when you're admiring it standing next to your cozy living room fireplace. Not so much if you're one of the hundreds of motorists across the South stranded on the interstates or parked at gas stations, whiling away a bone-chilling night. For you, here are some tips: While you're stuck ... Don't stray: Believe us, it's safer inside your car than it is for you to go exploring outside. For one thing, it's warmer. You'd be surprised how quickly hypothermia can set in. Unless of course, there's a gas station or some other building nearby where you can get warm and toasty. Don't sleep: At least, not with the engine running. Turn off that engine: Even if you have a full tank of gas, it's best to just turn your engine on, say, once every 15-20 minutes -- enough to warm you up. Why? Because you have no idea how long you'll be stranded. And gas is your friend. Beware of carbon monoxide: Every once in a while, hop out of the car and check your tailpipe. You want to make sure there's no snow clogging it up. Because if it is, guess where those carbon monoxide fumes flow? Yep, back toward you. Stay warm: Wrap yourself in whatever you have handy. Your jacket. Or that ratty picnic blanket lying forgotten on the backseat floor. The key is to keep heat from leaving your body. Stay connected: If you have a cell phone, now is not the time to play Angry Birds to while away the time. Save the charge. You'll probably need it. Move it, move it: Clap your hands. Snap your fingers. Stretch those legs. Do the chicken dance. At least once every hour, it's good to move the different parts of your body. This helps keep the blood flowing and keeps you warm. Drink up: Water, that is. It's good to stay hydrated. But don't eat snow. Your body will have to melt the ice first, and that requires heat. Heat you can't afford to waste. When you're moving again .... Ease up on that lead foot: It's better to be Mr. Late Arriver than the late Mr. Arriver. And use your low gear when driving on those treacherous roads. Tap, tap, tap: To avoid spinning out of control, don't slam on the brakes. Tap on them instead. Watch out: Black ice, especially on bridges and overpasses, can sneak up on you. Also look out for fallen trees, power lines and other obstacles. Be nice: Don't block DOT trucks putting salt on the roads. In fact, don't pass them -- let them do their job so you can get where you need to go safely. And while you're at it, don't block intersections either. Does that really need saying? Sing out loud: When you get home that is. You did it! You survived Snowmageddon!



Allstate Offers Claims Tips After Severe Winter Weather Sweeps Across the Southeast

The dangerously cold temperatures, snow and ice that just swept across the Southeast region can cause significant damage. Allstate customers whose homes or automobiles have been damaged by this winter weather can reach Allstate by calling 1-800-54-STORM (1-800-547-8676), contacting any Allstate Agent or visiting .

Allstate and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety offer the following tips when people are checking their home or car for damage caused by a winter storm:

? If your home has sustained serious structural damage from snow collapse or falling tree limbs, be extremely cautious about entering the home. Debris may be hazardous and the structure could be unstable.

? Make temporary repairs to protect undamaged property. Save receipts for purchases on repairs until it is determined what expenses your insurance company may reimburse for as part of your homeowners policy.

? Avoid using sharp tools or ice picks to clear gutters or downspouts ? they can potentially cause more damage to your property.

? Avoid injuring yourself, don't get on the roof, work on a ladder or work beneath a roof that has accumulated large amounts of snow. There is a danger of falling icicles or avalanching snow.

? Review your auto policy to determine whether you have coverage for falling objects or collisions. Contact your agent or insurance company with any questions.

? Watch inside your home for unexpected water leaks on walls or ceilings. Ice build-up in eaves and gutters following heavy snows can prevent drainage, causing water from melting roof snow to seep under shingles or tiles and into the home. If you suspect damage caused by "ice damming" call your insurance company.

? Report possible claims to your insurance company promptly. Have policy numbers ready when you call.

Check out additional winter freeze tips at Allstate's Be Aware & Prepare website: .



STATE OF ALABAMA INFORMATION AND LINKS

FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 911***FOR NON-EMERGENCIES, CALL 211

Emergency Management Agency Alabama 2-1-1 American Red Cross ? Montgomery Alabama Road Conditions Transportation Information Call Center Department of Transportation Highway Advisory Radio System HARS

ALDOT Oversize/Over Dimensional Alabama Hurricane Center News & Media WSFA Channel 12 Montgomery WAKA Channel 8 Montgomery WKRG Channel 5 Mobile Bureau of Tourism and Travel

Department of Public Safety Alabama Highway Patrol

Department of Homeland Security Alabama Sheriff's Association

Governor's Office Office of Faith Based/Community Initiatives Attorney General

205-280-2200 1-800-869-4921

334-260-3980

1-888-588-2848 Local 334-353-6650

334-242-6356

Montgomery Area Frequency 1690 AM

Mobile Area

Frequency 1630 AM

1-800-499-2782

334-242-4169 1-800-ALABAMA Hotels 334-252-2262

334-242-4371 334-242-4128 Cell Phones *HP (*47)

334-353-3050

1-800-622-7827 334-264-7827

334-242-7100

877-273-5018

334-242-7300

Department Conservation/Natural Resources Marine Resources ? Mobile Co. Marine Resources ? Baldwin Co. Marine Police

Department of Education

Department of Environmental Management

Department of Insurance

Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Information

Alabama Power Company

Alabama Rural Electric Cooperatives Dothan Electric

United States Coast Guard (8th District) National Weather Service Forecast Office (Mobile/Pensacola)

251-476-7256 251-968-7576 334-242-3673

334-242-9700

334-271-7700

1-800-259-5300 334-269-3550

1-866-264-4073

Power Outages

1-800-245-2244 1-800-888-2726 1-800-410-2732

334-615-3360 334-615-3000

251-441-6218

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