Next week is severe weather week, and the Calhoun County EMA is suggesting a weather preparedness kit.
Many parts of Alabama will have a severe weather sales tax holiday, on certain items needed to prepare for severe weather.
Anniston, Weaver, Jacksonville, and rural Calhoun County will be observing that holiday on certain items, including batteries and flashlights, the weekend of February 22-24. State law allows local municipalities to opt-in for the tax holiday.
Jacksonville was hit by a tornado last March, and numerous residents had homes that were damaged or destroyed. This was in addition to widespread damage on the campus of Jacksonville State University.
Calhoun County's EMA director is suggesting each household has a severe weather kit ready for when severe weather comes into your area.
"We call it a go bag, some basic items that you would need, if you were displaced from your home, or your office, or your school, for a short amount of time, that you could survive," said Michael Barton, EMA director.