Madison County Emergency Management

If you received a Heat Advisory phone call around 2:00 a.m. this morning, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

The alert was sent by our automated notification system, and we're aware that it went out at an inappropriate time. We've been working on the issue this morning and are making adjustments to prevent it from happening again.

As with any new system, there are sometimes a few kinks to work through, and this is one of those situations. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we continue improving the service.

Thank you for your support, and thank you for helping us keep Madison County informed and prepared. ❤️

— Madison County Emergency Management

📣 Today Marks the Start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season 📣

Now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared, long before a storm threatens our area.

✅ Make a Family Emergency Plan – Know where you will go, how you will communicate, and what you will do if a hurricane impacts our community.
✅ Build or Update Your Emergency Kit – Include enough food, water, medications, important documents, flashlights, batteries, and other essential supplies to last several days.
✅ Review Your Insurance and Important Documents – Ensure your coverage is current and keep copies of important records in a safe location.
✅ Stay Informed – Monitor weather forecasts and emergency information throughout the hurricane season.

For additional preparedness tips and resources visit: https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/preparing-for-hurricane-season/

Although the burn ban has been lifted, we want to remind our residents that fire risk remains elevated due to ongoing drought conditions. Please continue to exercise extreme caution when burning outdoors. 🔥

Here are a few important fire safety reminders:

• Never leave a fire unattended
• Keep a water hose, bucket, or fire extinguisher nearby
• Clear leaves, grass, and debris at least 10 feet around your burn area
• Fully extinguish fires with water and stir ashes until cool to the touch
• Never toss ci******es or matches onto the ground
• Stay informed about and follow local burning guidelines and restrictions

A little extra caution can help prevent wildfires and protect our community, homes, and first responders. Thank you for doing your part to stay safe. 🚒