Etowah County Rescue Squad

01/27/2026

If anyone would like to make a donation to the Etowah County Rescue Squad you can just go to any exchange bank. Thank you for your help and support.

01/27/2026

With these cold temperatures again tonight. Please share and get the word out. Etowah county rescue squad is now currently open as a warming station. We are located at 911 black creek road gadsden al, 35904..
We will be here till 7am.
Please message me on here if you need assistance. We have water and some food for the night if you haven't eaten.

01/24/2026

❄ Winter Weather Prep Starts Now ❄

With potential winter weather in the forecast this weekend, now is the time to winterize your vehicle before conditions change.

A little preparation can make a big difference if roads become icy or travel conditions deteriorate.

Follow us for real-time updates from ALEA personnel and public safety partners as conditions develop.

01/24/2026

Etowah county rescue squad is now currently open as a warming station. We are located at 911 black creek road gadsden al, 35904..
We will be here till 7am.
Please message me on here if you need assistance. We have water and some food for the night if you haven't eaten. — with William Stidham and 2 others.

01/22/2026

Winter Weather Update
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OVERVIEW: The potential for winter weather has decreased for Etowah County. The current forecast will include freezing rain and frigid temperatures Friday night through the beginning of next week.



WHEN: Friday Night through Monday



THREATS:

Freezing rain
Icy roads
Frigid temperatures (single digit temperatures Mon & Tues)


ADDITONAL INFORMATION: Expect icy road conditions Sunday night into Monday morning, please use caution.

Take care to check on loved ones and elderly neighbors during this time. Secure pets in a warm area, and protect your pipes from freezing.

WEATHER GRAPHICS:

We will continue to monitor the situation and will pass along updates as they become available. For more information visit the National Weather Service website https://www.weather.gov/bmx.

If you have any questions you can contact the Etowah County EMA at ema@etowahcounty.org

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01/16/2026

Latest information on the potential for wintry precipitation this weekend.

🔵Scenario #1 - Most likely: Low pressure fails to form over the northern Gulf (or forms and tracks further north).
Light rain occurs Saturday evening with a transition of rain to a wintry mix/snow overnight. Better chances will be across interior areas, but accumulations remain light.

🔵Scenario #2 - Less likely: Low pressure manages to form over the northern Gulf and tracks further south.
Light rain Saturday evening transitions to a wintry mix/snow overnight, with a longer duration of wintry precip. Light snow accumulations would occur, with the potential for brief heavy snow.

01/16/2026

01/16/2026

01/16/2026

Reminder🛎
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency in conjunction with The Alabama Department of Revenue manages a Storm Shelter Tax Credit to help homeowners stay safe during severe weather.
The tax credit will equal up to three thousand dollars ($3,000) or 50 percent of the total cost of the construction, acquisition, and installation of the qualified storm shelter at the primary residence, whichever is less.
Storm shelters purchased in 2026 must be submitted for the SSTC no later than 12/31/26.
For more information, click the SSTC banner on our website, ema.alabama.gov.