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

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Severe Weather Possible for Cherokee and Surrounding Counties Thursday Afternoon and Evening

28 May 2020
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Birmingham AL 324 AM CDT Thu May 28 2020...
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Cherokee County Experiences Widespread Power Outages as Storm Front Crosses Area Wednesday Night

28 May 2020
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Cherokee County experienced widespread power outages throughout Wednesday evening, as a strong storm front made its way through the area. Between...
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Potential for Severe Weather Wednesday Evening and on Thursday

27 May 2020
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OVERVIEW:  Stormy conditions are expected both today and tonight and that followed by another round on Thursday. CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS FORECAST: ...
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SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL CHEROKEE COUNTY  UNTIL 1015 AM CDT

22 May 2020
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SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL CHEROKEE COUNTY  UNTIL 1015 AM CDT At 931 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along...
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Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are Possible Across Central Alabama Wednesday.

27 Apr 2020
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OVERVIEW:  Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across Central Alabama on Wednesday. CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS FORECAST:  Introduction of...
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Weather Update / Slight Chance for Severe Weather Coming in on Sunday

16 Apr 2020
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Today Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Clear, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the...
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Heavy Storms Rumble Through Cherokee County Sunday Night into Monday Morning

13 Apr 2020
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Severe storms came crashing into Cherokee County shortly before 7:00pm Easter Sunday – finally taking their leave just after 2:00 Monday morning,...
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