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North Ann Avenue paving to cause delays By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor Roadwork will cause some traffic delays in Tallassee this week. Tallassee Mayor Sarah Hill said a

contractor would begin resurfacing portions of North Ann Avenue soon. “The milling and paving of North Ann Avenue on the south side of the Graveyard Creek bridge work is expected to begin on Wednesday,” Hill

pleted by the end of the week. “There is expected weather forecasted for Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning that may impact the project,” Hill said. “The contractor will provide an update if there are any delays.”

said. “The work is expected to take two days to complete and a single lane closure will be required to perform the work.” Hill said there might be some minor delays but work should still be com-

Coosa and Elmore counties now eligible for FEMA assistance By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor Assistance from the federal government is now available to tornado victims in Elmore and Coosa counties. FEMA added additional counties Friday morning, eight days after an EF3 tornado crossed the state killing seven. In Elmore County alone, more than 40 homes were either destroyed or severely damaged. “Individuals and households in Coosa, Elmore and Hale counties can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs,” FEMA said in a release. “These counties join Autauga and Dallas counties, which were previously approved for Individual Assistance.” Tallapoosa County has not been added to the list by FEMA as of 10 a.m. Friday. FEMA released the following information for survivors: Survivors can apply for disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov, by using the FEMA mobile app, or by calling 800621-3362. The helpline is open, and help is available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time in most languages. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. When you apply for assistance, have the following information ready: • A current phone number where you can be contacted • Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying • Your Social Security number • A general list of damage and losses • Banking information if you choose direct deposit • If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name “Survivors may be eligible to receive assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from the torSee FEMA, Page A3

County to use contractor to help with tornado cleanup By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor With three tornados in eight weeks, the work of debris removal has been piling up for the Elmore

ern Montgomery County before wreaking havoc in the Jasmine Hill area and Tallassee. The second struck Lake Jordan and Titus.

County Commission. It has recently finished a second pass of removing debris from the right of way of roads in southern Elmore County related to a November tornado that killed two in north-

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Second annual Daddy Daughter dance coming to Friendship Fire Department By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor Once again the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department will roll out its firetrucks to create a dance floor for the second annual daddy daughter dance. Not only does the event raise funds for the fire department it creates spe-

cial memories for daughters and their fathers. Organizer Tiffany Baker said no mothers are allowed in the dance. “It’s all about the daddies and daughters,” organizer Tiffany Baker said. “They really do have a good time. The daddies are not on their phone. They are not worried about mommies telling them what to do. Literally they dance with their daugh-

ters and spend time with them.” Baker said the dance allows for a special connection between father and daughter. “It is important for little girls,” Baker said. “There are so many reasons. It is special. If only everyone could see what I see and the joy I see See DANCE, Page A3

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