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

Weather

Below Freezing Temps Expected Over The New Few Nights, Here Are Some Tips To Protect Yourself And Your Home

19 Jan 2020
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With temperatures forecasted for the next few nights at well below freezing – you need to keep in mind the “Four P’s” for cold weather: People,...
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FLOOD WATCH in Effect from Noon Thursday Through 6:00pm Friday

02 Jan 2020
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Alabama rainfall projections North and west Alabama is forecast to get the most rain from this system. Flood watches for Alabama The Alabama...
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Marginal Risk For Severe Weather On Monday

15 Dec 2019
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The National Weather Service has placed Cherokee County into a Marginal Risk Area for severe storms possible throughout the evening on Monday and...
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Introducing the all new WEIS Text Alert System!

06 Dec 2019
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To sign up for SMS alerts from WEIS Radio, text these key words to 77000: NEWS1 for News Alerts ROAD1 for Traffic Alerts SCHOOL1 for School...
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Strong Storms Possible Later Today for Some Areas

25 Mar 2019
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Another round of strong storms will be possible for parts of Alabama on Monday afternoon, and some of those could pack quite a punch, with large...
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Cherokee County Schools Will Be On Normal Schedule Monday

03 Mar 2019
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Cherokee County Schools will be on normal schedule on Monday.
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Weiss Lake Levels Expected to Fall Below Flood Stage by Monday

28 Feb 2019
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It’s not a sure thing, but another round of strong to severe storms is beginning to look more likely for Sunday, according to the National...
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