Cleburne County EMA

09/04/2026

CLEBURNE COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Is taking applications for the position of

Communication Officer

This position is a Full Time/Temp classified, professional position reporting directly to the Cleburne County Emergency Manager.
Starting pay is $13.91

Position includes participation in the State of Alabama Retirement System.

Applications may be obtained at the Cleburne County Mountain Center located at: 6751 Hwy 78, Heflin, Alabama between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications must be submitted to the Personnel Office by Friday, September 11th, 2026.

Job Qualifications:
Potential candidates should possess the ability to answer calls, follow written policies and directives, sit for long periods of time, work various and rotating shifts, perform overlapping tasks and duties, manage stress effectively, remain calm and professional during emergency situations, address the public with respect, and have writing and computer skills to maintain logs and compose letters, math skills to determine mileage and distance, and reading skills to read and interpret data presented in non-traditional formats.

Other Characteristics:
Preferred characteristics are: possession of a high school diploma; experience with computers, data entry and communications equipment; ability to be on call and work nonstandard hours; ability to read maps and give directions; ability to travel overnight for training; ability to enter data at a minimum of 20 wpm and be familiar with Windows and Microsoft Office type applications. All applicants must submit to a physical, drug test and background investigation all at the expense of 911 upon being offered a position and prior to their employment.

The Cleburne County Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

09/02/2026

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

09/01/2026

Heat Advisory will go into effect across all of Central Alabama from 10 am Wednesday through 8 pm Saturday evening. High heat and humidity will create heat index values up to 107 degrees during the late morning through the mid-afternoon hours.

08/23/2026

UPDATE: Hwy 431 is clear and all lanes are open.

HWY 431 in Cleburne County, at the curves past 1-20, is going to be shut down in both directions.

This is due to a 2 vehicle accident and we will update when lanes are reopened.

*Please take alternate routes and drive with caution in this area.*

08/22/2026

*UPDATED POST*
The left 2 lanes of 1-20 WB are now open past the 206mm.

Please proceed with caution as First Responders continue to work this scene.
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I-20 West Bound is now closed at the 206mm due to a 2 vehicle accident.
This will be an ongoing event. There will be an update when the Interstate has been cleared.
*Please travel cautiously in and around Cleburne County due to heavy traffic*

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

*OUTDATED POST*

Traffic is being rerouted off the interstate at the 199 exit. There will be heavy traffic until the scene is cleared.

TRAFFIC: From ALEA

A single-vehicle incident involving a commercial vehicle that occurred at approximately 11:34 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, has caused a lane closure. The westbound lanes of Interstate 20 near the 197 mile marker in Cleburne County are currently blocked and will be for an undetermined amount of time.

Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division are on the scene investigating and will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly.

City of Heflin Police Department
City of Heflin
Heflin Main Street

08/18/2026