Emergency preparedness


Know what to do if disaster strikes


In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital services are restored.

Knowing what to expect and the steps to take in an emergency is the key to protecting yourself and your family. Disasters can happen anytime and anyplace. When a disaster strikes you may have only a short time to respond or prepare for the consequences. An accidental release of a hazardous chemical could mean a need for sheltering-in-place or an immediate evacuation. A winter storm could confine your family to your home. A flood could cut off basic services in the community; things like gas, water, and electricity for days. The effects of a disaster can be sudden and devastating.


MAKE A PLAN

Make a Plan

Make a Plan

Household/Family

Household/
Family

Community

Community

Home Safety

Home Safety

Children

Children

Seniors & Disabled

Seniors & Disabled

Get Involved

Get Involved

Pets

Pets

Utilities

Utilities

Alerts & Warnings

Alerts & Warnings

Information

Training Information

 

BUILD A KIT

Build a Kit

Build A Kit

Children

Children

Seniors & Disabled

Seniors & Disabled

Pets

Pets

Food

Food

Water

Water

First Aid

First Aid

Go Bad

Go Bag

Phone

Phone

Resources

Resources

 

 


WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF...

Alerts & Warnings

Earthquake

Storm/
Flooding

Tornadoes

Intense Heat

Terrorism

Contagious Disease

Contagious Disease

Evacuation

Power Outage
Power Outage

Fire

Fire

Shelter in Place

Shelter in Place (when to stay where you are)



Contact information:
    City of Rainsville
    Police Chief Charles Centers
    42 McCurdy Ave South
    Rainsville, AL 35986
    (256) 638-2157 office
    (256) 899-2932 cell
    chiefcenters@farmerstel.com
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Links: additional online resources


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Sign up online for DeKalb County CODE RED severe weather alerts

or


download a CODE RED registration form in PDF format


Got shelter?
Register your shelter with the Rainsville Fire Department so they can find you in case of storm damage. MORE INFO.


Rainsville Emergency Numbers:

Police/Fire/Rescue
911

Rainsville Police
-Non-Emergency
(256) 638-2157

Rainsville Fire Dept
-Non-Emergency
(256) 638-8055

Rainsville City Hall/
Rainsville Public Works
(256) 638-6331

Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative
(256) 638-2153

DeKalb-Cherokee Gas
1-800-239-5606

American Red Cross
(256) 845-0202

Dekalb County Dept. of Public Health
(256) 845-1931

DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency
(256) 845-8569