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Lawrence County emergency management urges 24–36 hour preparedness, cites $5,400 grant for weather radios
Lawrence City Council · July 16, 2025
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Summary
Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Sonny Latta briefed the council on preparedness, directed residents to the county website for evacuation and hurricane guidance, and said a roughly $5,400 grant funded distribution of about 250 weather radios to residents.
Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Sonny Latta told the Lawrence City Council the best time to prepare is during 'blue sky' days and urged residents to keep at least 24–36 hours of supplies on hand.
Latta described his office as a small team that assesses local situations and coordinates with state…
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