Russell County Alabama Emergency Management Agency / Homeland Security

Community training includes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), CPR/AED, and active shooter classes. Russell County's Emergency Management Agency supports residents and local stakeholders through planning and preparation for emergencies, then assists when disasters occur. Its work includes developing emergency operation plans, managing supplies, and coordinating response efforts with surrounding counties and state emergency management partners. The agency also helps communities respond to incidents such as hazardous chemical spills and storm damage. It shares local alerts through ALERT RUSSELL and provides information about the county's three tornado shelters. Its role spans mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, with a stated focus on reducing loss of life and property and protecting critical infrastructure from hazards.