Alexander City has been on the maps for almost a century and a half and city officials want to celebrate.
Mayor Woody Baird said many things are in the works to celebrate the history of Alexander City. While the city was incorporated Feb. 5, 1872, the celebration will include many events over several months.
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from near zero into
the single digits are expected.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph,
Russell, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
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