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County sets up warming station in Bessemer; EMA grant for supplies approved
Summary
Commissioners and staff described a county-led warming station in Bessemer for residents during cold weather and approved an EMA grant of $15,000 for emergency supplies and operational readiness.
County officials said Jefferson County is setting up a warming station in Bessemer and that an Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) grant for $15,000 was approved to purchase supplies for emergency response.
Why it matters: The warming station is intended to give residents a place to stay warm during severe cold, and the EMA grant will provide supplies for emergency response operations.
County staff reported they are organizing a warming station in Bessemer, arranging carts, food and snacks, and coordinating with the mayor’s office for donations and public notice. A county official said anyone who needs warmth may qualify to use the warming station.
Separately, an EMA item described in the transcript as a $15,000 grant was presented for supplies for emergency response; commissioners approved the grant by voice vote during the EMA report. The transcript records a brief clarification that the grant is for “supplies for emergency response” or “spot operational readiness.”
Ending: Staff and commissioners urged residents to stay warm during a cold spell and noted the warming station location and contact details would be shared via the mayor’s office and county channels; the transcript does not include a precise opening date or operating hours.
