Michael Wetzel
Govtech.com
Florence, AL, United States
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Former Alabama Emergency Director Says Drones Save Lives
A retiring emergency management agency director said drones with their ability to send videos of impacted areas to operation centers and to every first responder will play a larger role in emergency management. → Read More
911 Board Considering Fee Increase and Call Center Expansion
Morgan County, Ala., 911 Chairwoman Virginia Alexander said a rate increase could be needed because of newly installed software related to medical calls and a proposed expansion of the 911 complex. → Read More
State Prepares to Pump Flooded Community with More Rain Coming
More rain could complicate plans to drain the flooded stretch of Alabama 101 and Lawrence 406. Alabama Department of Transportation Civil Engineer Dallon Ogle said his department plans to use 6-inch pumps to move water out of the area. → Read More
County Searches for Solutions After Sole IT Worker Retires
In the midst of its former IT leader stepping down, Lawrence County, Ala., is trying to patch together their IT department while looking for a long term solution, which might include outsourcing to a vendor. → Read More
New Morgan County, Ala., 911 Director: Ready to Get Started
'I’m ready to get started,” she said. “I will spend a few weeks getting a feel for the job, evaluating the department and observing.' → Read More
Alabama Officials Say There Is a Need for More Life-Saving Storm Shelters
The shelters cost from $50,000 to more than $100,000 but pay for themselves in lives saved, officials say. Many of the 47 shelters in operation are 10-by-48 feet and have a capacity of 96. → Read More
New Poll Book System Could Streamline Alabama County’s Voting
The new system is expected to expedite voter check-in at polling sites across the county while saving thousands of dollars. → Read More
Settles takes the reins of Lawrence County High band
MOULTON — Lawrence County High School’s new band director isn’t so new to the students. → Read More
More than 200 people attend Lawrence rally
MOULTON — More than 200 people lined the old Lawrence County courthouse square Sunday evening for the Saints on the Square unity rally. → Read More
Hatton man, 20, dies after lightning strike
A 20-year-old Hatton man who was studying meteorology has died from injuries suffered when he was struck by lightning. → Read More
Lawrence appoints interim EMA director
Lawrence County appointed a 27-year county employee to serve as the Emergency Management Agency director while the current director takes leave for medical reasons. → Read More
Hatton man, 20, dies after lightning strike
A 20-year-old Hatton man who was studying meteorology has died from injuries suffered when he was struck by lightning. → Read More