Marengo County Emergency Communications District
Whenever severe weather threatens
the Citizens of Marengo County the E-911 Center is ready. We have the sole responsibility of turning the weather sirens
on in the event of a tornado warning.
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Q. If I call 911 can they give me more information on the weather?
A. NO! Our dispatchers do not receive any reports that are not put out to all citizens. These alerts can be received by a having
NOAA weather radio, Weather apps, tv/radio, on Facebook at National Weather Service Birmingham or Marengo County E-911.
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Q. Should I call 911 if my power, cable, other utilities go out?
A. NO! Simple power outages, even wide spread in nature, are not considered a true emergency. Calling the utility department
and speaking with a worker, or leaving a message is the best way to report outages. Also,calling 911 to report outages will not
expedite your service.
Call 911 if you have power lines down that or other utility issues (water main break, gas leak) that pose an immediate threat to
life and property. If there is a live wire on the street or public sidewalk, or threatens to injure or kill those walking or driving
past“if it’s arcing or sparking”, THEN call 911. This can be a dangerous situation which needs a response from appropriate fire
department personnel.
Otherwise, call your utility company instead, and if one of those conditions above are met, call 911 and THEN call your utility
company.
Do not ever call 911 to say “your power is out” unless you have a family member who has a serious medical condition
(Uses a medical device that requires electricity).
Alabama Power customers should call: 1-800-888-2726
Black Warrior (REA) customers should call: (334) 289-4182 or 1-800-242-2580
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Q. Should I call 911 if a tree falls in my yard?
A. No! A tree down in your yard or on your house does not count as an emergency (unless someone is trapped or hurt because of the tree
lying in your house!). Immediately call your insurance adjuster if a tree falls on your house or property, and after all are safe and accounted
for.
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Q. Should I call 911 if a tree falls in the road / highway?
A. Yes! If you see one or more trees lying on a road call 911 immediately. We need to know as soon as possible that a tree is in the
roadway so that we can notify the correct department to have it removed. We need to get the tree removed from the roadway so we
can avoid an accident.
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Q. Should I call 911 to find out road conditions?
A. No! 911 is for emergencies only....911 does not have any information of the conditions of any of the road / highways during severe weather including snow/ice storms. In order to find out information on road conditions citizens should call.
* County Road Crew
* State Road Crew
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Q. Should I call 911 to see if my child’s school is dismissing early or closed due to severe weather?
A. No! The decision on whether to dismiss early or to not open during severe weather is the sole responsibility of the school district
in which the school falls in. E-911 does not have any information on the school closings or dismissals.
911 and Severe Weather
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