Cherokee County EMA

Enhanced Risk Of Severe Storms Possible Across The WEIS Area Wednesday Night Into Thursday Morning

A storm system will move through the region Wednesday bringing the potential for strong and severe storms, strong/gusty winds well…

2 years ago

Vehicle Involved In Pursuit With Piedmont Police Found In Terrapin Creek

A vehicle was recovered from Terrapin Creek last week after it was involved in a pursuit with Piedmont Police and…

2 years ago

18 Wheeler Accident on the Chesnut Bypass Monday Morning / UPDATED

There was an 18-wheeler rollover occurring on the Chesnut Bypass in Centre prior to 7:00am Monday. The truck, a 2021…

2 years ago

Strong Thunderstorm Causes Widespread Damage

The National Weather Service in Birmingham says that a strong downburst/straight-line wind from a cluster of storms took down several…

3 years ago

Skid Steer Catches Fire On ‘Hog Island’ In Cedar Bluff

Firefighters were unable to access a skid steer that caught fire on Hog Island in Cedar Bluff on Saturday evening. …

3 years ago

Cherokee County School Board Issues Amended Mask/Face Covering Procedure For Indoor Activities

Due to the “Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency” for Cherokee County declared August 26, 2021, Cherokee County Schools…

3 years ago

Gas Spill Shuts Down A Portion Of The Armory Road On Tuesday

A vehicle apparently lost a gas can on the Armory Road near the Centre Community Center on Tuesday afternoon causing…

3 years ago

Update On Severe Weather Threat, WEIS Listening Area Placed Under A Moderate Risk

Periods of showers and storms can be expected through the day today, with strong to isolated severe storms expected.  Localized flooding…

3 years ago

Cherokee County EMA Says A Cut Fiber Cable Has Caused A Major Service Outage

According to Cherokee County EMA there has been a wide-spread cell and landline phone outage. This outage is due to…

3 years ago

All Clear Given After Possible Ceiling Collapse Reported At Overlook Condos In Cedar Bluff

Emergency crews were called to the Overlook Condos on West Chattooga Drive in Cedar Bluff on Monday afternoon after a…

4 years ago