The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are teaming up to promote National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3-9. Sponsored by FEMA and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Severe Weather Preparedness Week encourages individuals, families, businesses and communities to know about severe weather risks, take action to prepare for them, and Be a Force of Nature by encouraging others to get prepared.

Each year, many people are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes and other types of severe weather, despite advance warning. In 2012, there were more than 450 weather-related fatalities and nearly 2,600 injuries nationwide. Severe weather knows no boundaries and affects every individual in every region.

DOTHAN--Due to the ongoing threat of severe weather, Troy University's Dothan Campus and Fort Rucker location will close today (Monday, Feb. 11) at noon.

All Dothan and Fort Rucker classes are cancelled.

Both sites are set to reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at noon, if weather conditions permit. Monitor http://sos.troy.edu for the latest information on campus closures and safety.

Information Source: Troy University

Alfa Insurance® is mobilizing resources to handle claims in response to the Christmas Day storms that affected Alabama Tuesday evening.

Claims adjusters are already helping customers in the areas most affected by the tornadoes and high winds. If your home or property sustained damages during these storms, contact your local Alfa service center or call 1-800-964-2532. Claims may also be filed on-line at www.AlfaInsurance.com<http://www.alfainsurance.com.> or through the Alfa2Go app for iPhone and Android smartphones.

Policyholders are encouraged to make temporary repairs to their property to prevent additional damage. Retain receipts from purchases related to the temporary repairs to include with any claims.