 | Storm Shelters Should be Registered for Emergency Crews
The Director of the Shelby County Office of Preparedness is asking that residents register their storm shelters so emergency crews know where to look if homes collapse.  Watch Video
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 | NWS to Furlough Employees during Severe Weather Season
Congress passed a bill Friday that would allow the FAA to shift funds so it can avoid furloughing thousands of air traffic controllers. Other government agencies, like the National Weather Service, aren't so fortunate. Watch Video
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 | Shelby County EMA Braces for Deep Budget Cuts
Come June, the budget for the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency will be mauled. The feds took out the scissors and slashed more than $3 million out of their budget. ABC 24 Watchdog Mike Matthews talked with the EMA director, who says those cuts will come back to create troubles in his department. Watch Video
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 | Shelby County Emergency Crews On Alert for Freezing Rain
The Shelby County Office of Preparedness is on alert to clear icy roads as freezing rain moves into the area.
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 | Time to Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse
Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is trying a new approach during National Preparedness Month. Watch Video
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 | When Disaster Strikes, Who's In Charge?
When disaster strikes in the Mid-South, who is in charge? While both Memphis and Shelby County now maintain separate emergency management offices, state law dictates which takes the lead in disastrous circumstances. Watch Video
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 | Life-Saving Flood Efforts Honored with Prestigious Award
The Shelby County Office of Preparedness was honored today with a rare award for their response during the historic flood of 2011. Watch Video
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 | Bicentennial of New Madrid Quake Sparks Talks on Preparedness
This year marks the 200 year anniversary of the "Great New Madrid Earthquakes" of 1811 and 1812. The New Madrid fault is still activie and Mid-South residents should have a preparedness plan in place in case another earthquake hits. Watch Video
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 | Mid-South Hospitals Prepare for Tornadoes
Hurricane Isaac will bring rain to the Mid-South later this week, but forecasters say tornadoes are also a possibility. Watch Video
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 | Behind the Scenes at Shelby County's New Emergency Center
The leader of Shelby County's Office of Preparedness gave a tour Friday of the county's new state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center. The center has been online and ready to go in case of emergency since July. Watch Video
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 | Local Emergency Responders Train for Flood Season
Local city, county, and state agencies worked together quickly and efficiently Thursday to prepare for this year's flood season. Watch Video
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 | New 'Water Watch Network' Will Prepare Shelby County For Next Flood
Seven weather systems and rain gauges will be installed in Shelby County to record real-time data during severe weather and floods. Watch Video
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 | Shelby County Office of Preparedness Bracing for Deep Cuts
The Shelby County Office of Preparedness is facing budget cuts that will hamper its ability to respond to emergencies. Watch Video
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