Environment

Madison County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) To Conduct Earthquake Exercise

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Friday, October 8th, 2010, 2:21pm

On Thursday, October 21, the Madison County, Alabama Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) will conduct a training exercise in response to a simulated major earthquake associated with the East Appalachian Seismic Zone. The exercise will occur at 10:00 AM on Thursday October 21, at the Public Service Building at 320 Fountain Circle in Huntsville.

The Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is responsible for supporting the Madison County VOAD. This important exercise will allow the non-profit and faith-based disaster response community to practice strategies for collaboration before a real disaster occurs. EMA staff is involved in promoting, facilitating and evaluating the exercise.

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Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2010 Fish Consumption Advisories

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Thursday, October 7th, 2010, 6:23pm

The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued warnings concerning fish from some North Alabama Waterways.

Scientists are concerned about mercury levels and other contaminants in fish from waters in several counties including waterways in Lawrence, Jackson, Limesone, Madison and Franklin Counties.

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Trade in your Mercury; Get a Lincoln

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 30th, 10:10 am

Join Covanta Energy duting its 2nd annual Mercury collection Saturday, October 2nd form 8am-12pm.

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Donation being Made for The Veterans Memorial

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 30th, 9:47 am

The Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial Foundation Board of Directors will receive a check from the the Redstone Sergeant Majors Association Thursday, September 30 at 11:00am in the Big Spring Partners office complex. Lee Hoekenschnieder will represent the Veterans Memorial Board at the presentation. The contribution will continue to provide funds to build the Veterans Memorial in downtown Huntsville. The groundbreaking for the Memorial is scheduled for December 7, 2010.

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Downtown Dog Park closed Tuesday (Oct. 5th) morning/afternoon

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010, 4:45pm

The City of Huntsville’s downtown Dog Park will be closed to the public on Tuesday, October 5th from sunrise until 1:00 pm for herbicide maintenance. Signs will be placed at the park for public notice.

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