Madison city offices, schools to be closed Thursday

All Madison city schools, offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, April 28.

Hazardous weather Wednesday, April 27 caused major power outages in the Madison and Huntsville areas.

Gov. Robert Bentley declared a state of emergency for all Alabama counties as a result of severe weather.

“Our Emergency Management Agency will continue to monitor this severe weather and will be prepared for any potential impact on our communities,” Bentley said. “I urge Alabamians to do the same and heed weather warnings to protect their families, homes and businesses.”

By declaring a State of Emergency, the governor authorizes the Alabama Emergency Management Agency and other state agencies to assist communities, make the appropriate assessments of damage.??

“The Alabama Emergency Management Agency is working to support the request for the life safety measures in the counties, however it is important for all to be aware of the possibility of another round of severe weather today, including the first responders,” said Alabama EMA Director Art Faulkner. ??

The State Emergency Operations Center has upgraded its activation level. Additional staff on hand to monitor the system, as well as monitoring for potential resource requests from Alabama counties.