First – If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor first. Do not go to the doctor’s office unless you need immediate care. You do not want to expose others to your illness and if you are well, you do not want to be exposed to someone else. Stay home unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Second – Do not go to the emergency room unless you require critical, immediate care. Emergency rooms need to serve those with the most critical needs. Do not go to the emergency room for COVID-19 testing. Third – There is a national blood shortage. If you are healthy and eligible, donate blood as soon as possible. Contact the Red Cross to find out where to donate and how to schedule an appointment. Finally – Avoid crowds of 10 or more people. Do not attend concerts, sports events, religious gatherings, movie theaters or use public transportation. People should also be at least six feet apart from one another. GRAPHIC: How to help fight COVID-19 Call doctor first Avoid emergency rooms and doctor’s offices Donate blood Avoid crowds of 10 or more people Stay 6 feet apart from others IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS, CALL YOUR DOCTOR FIRST Script: If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor’s office first. Do not go to the emergency room or your doctor’s office without instructions from your physician. Do not go to the doctor or the emergency room for COVID-19 testing unless your doctor tells you to. Contact the Alabama Department of Public Health COVID-19 hotline to find out about testing locations and options. That number is 2-1-1. GRAPHIC: If you have COVID-19 symptoms: Call your doctor or urgent care facility FIRST Do not go to the ER unless you are critically ill Do not go to ER or doctor’s office for COVID-19 testing Call ADPH for testing locations: Dial 211

Coosa River

ADEM Proposing a $250,000 Fine against Plant Gadsden

20 May 2019
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The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) proposed a $250,000 fine on the Alabama Power Company after groundwater tests near the...
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Dryer Days Ahead Locally, But Shelters To Remain Open

05 Mar 2019
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Dryer days may finally be coming following the recent flooding affecting our local area. A new release from the National Weather Service on...
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Flood Warning For Coosa River At Weiss Dam Cancelled

05 Mar 2019
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The National Weather Service in Birmingham has cancelled the Flood Warning for the Coosa River at Weiss Dam. At 6:00 a.m. Tuesday the stage was...
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No Significant Impacts Expected From Water Releases At Carter’s Lake

04 Mar 2019
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District’s project site at Carters Lake is releasing normal, high-flow water on the Coosawatte...
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National Weather Service Issues Flood Statement for Weiss Lake/Coosa River Area

22 Feb 2019
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WGUS84 KBMX 220923 FLSBMX BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 323 AM CST FRI...
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Name of Victim in Meighan Bridge Accident Released

22 May 2018
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Authorities have now identified the man whose body was recovered from a truck that left the bridge on Meighan Boulevard then plunged into the...
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Search Efforts to Resume Monday Morning for Truck That Left Bridge, Crashing into the Coosa on Sunday

21 May 2018
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Search efforts will resume around 7:00 on Monday morning for the truck that reportedly crashed through a guardrail on the Meighan Bridge in...
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