Coates Bend Volunteer Fire Department

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Coates Bend Volunteer Fire Department CBVFD was established in 1977. We are a band of brothers and sisters serving our community with pride.

10/14/2026

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10/11/2026

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10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

Both storm shelters in our community are open and will remain open until we know the weather event is over. (The locations are 1140 Pulltight Road behind the fire station and the corner of Macedonia Road and Molly Lane). During the upcoming weather event should anyone need to use the storm shelter we ask that you please sign in when you arrive to help us with accountability and remind you that no animals are allowed in the storm shelters.

10/09/2026

SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND ⚠️

Etowah County, severe weather is possible in our area this weekend. Now is the time to make your plan, not when the sirens go off.

✅ Have more than one way to receive weather alerts.
✅ Charge your phones and devices ahead of time.
✅ Know your safe place, whether that's an interior room on the lowest floor of your home or a nearby storm shelter.
✅ Keep shoes, flashlights, and helmets in your safe place.

🌪️ ETOWAH COUNTY STORM SHELTERS

📍 ALTOONA
Altoona Storm Shelter: 3680 Main Street

📍 ATTALLA
Attalla Storm Shelter (Attalla Police Department): 302 6th Ave NW
Attalla Storm Shelter: 104 Case Avenue SE
Keener Baptist Church: 11 Keener Lane
Ridgeville Community Shelter: 218 Duck Springs Road

📍BALLPLAY BEND Shelter: 297 Croft Ferry Rd

📍 BOAZ
Mountainboro Community Shelter: 8804 U.S. 431
New Union (Aurora): 6151 Bristow Cove Road
Sardis Storm Shelter: 1310 Church Street

📍 COLLINSVILLE
Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department: 20 Styles Bridge Road

📍 GADSDEN
Alabama City Storm Shelter: 1131 Gladys Street
Gadsden Public Library (Main Branch): 254 South College Street
Gadsden Public Library: 2700 W Meighan Blvd
Glencoe Community Shelter: 201 Chastain Blvd West
Joe Whiteside Storm Shelter: 2600 E Meighan Blvd
NE Etowah County Center: 3733 U.S. 411
Salvation Army: 1101 1st Avenue

📍 GALLANT
Gallant Volunteer Fire Department: 9090 Gallant Road

📍 HOKES BLUFF
Hokes Bluff FBC: 5052 Main Street
New Bethel FCM Church: 6683 Main Street

📍 RAINBOW CITY
Rainbow City Municipal Building: 3700 Rainbow Drive
Rainbow City Fire Station 2: 1400 Riddles Bend Road

📍 SOUTHSIDE
Southside Community Storm Shelter: 2255 Highway 77
Southside FBC: 2560 Mountain View Drive

📍 WALNUT GROVE
Walnut Grove Storm Shelter: 5151 Walnut Grove Road

Stay weather aware, check on your neighbors, and share this post so others know where to go. Stay safe, Etowah County.

10/08/2026

🌬️ HIGH WIND WATCH – ETOWAH COUNTY 🌬️
Effective: Late Friday Night → Late Saturday Night
WHAT TO EXPECT:
• 💨 East winds 15–20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
• 🌳 Risk of downed trees & power lines
• ⚡ Power outages possible
• 🚗 Difficult travel for high‑profile vehicles
IMPACTS:
Strong winds may cause tree damage, hazardous driving conditions, and disruptions to utilities.
HOW TO PREPARE:
• Secure outdoor items
• Charge devices & prepare for outages
• Avoid parking under trees
• Stay weather‑aware and monitor official forecasts
📡 Stay Informed:
Follow Etowah County EMA and the National Weather Service for updates.
Stay safe, Etowah County! 🙏🛟

10/08/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS – ETOWAH COUNTY UPDATE
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for much of Central Alabama as Hurricane Isaias moves toward the Gulf Coast. Landfall is expected Friday evening, with impacts locally Friday night through Saturday.
🌧️ Heavy Rain & Flooding
• 2–4 inches of rain expected
• Isolated areas up to 5 inches
• Flash flooding possible in low‑lying or poor‑drainage areas
🌬️ Strong Winds
• Wind gusts 40–50 mph
• Potential for downed trees and power lines
• Scattered power outages possible
🌪️ Tornado Risk
• Isolated tornadoes possible Saturday
• Highest risk along and east of I‑65
⚠️ What Etowah County Should Do
• Review emergency plans & check supplies
• Have multiple ways to receive warnings
• Secure outdoor items; avoid areas near large trees during high winds
• Be prepared to move to higher ground if you live in a flood‑prone area
• Check on neighbors who may need assistance
📡 Stay Informed
Monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio, local media, and Etowah EMA for official updates.
Stay safe, Etowah County! 🙏🛟

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10/06/2026

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1140 Pulltight Road
Gadsden, AL
35901

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