AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoExtreme Heat & Safety: The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for West Alabama through Sept. 5, with “feels-like” values topping 100°F in multiple counties and the Alabama–East Carolina kickoff in Tuscaloosa flagged as potentially near 110°F heat index. Public Health Alert: A rabid bat exposure in Colbert County prompted a safety notice; health officials say Alabama has confirmed 34 rabies cases in North Alabama so far in 2026. Emergency Preparedness: Alabama Emergency Management activated a statewide notification system for floods and other disasters, urging residents to text ALalert/ALinfo for updates. Local Governance & Environment: Data center backlash continues as GOP nominee Tommy Tuberville says communities should be able to reject projects and that data centers should pay full costs—an issue tied to energy use and local impacts. Water & Storms Beyond Alabama: Tropical Storm Edouard triggered flooding and power outages in Deep East Texas, with flash flood warnings and rescues underway. Recycling/Forestry Climate Finance: LandYield announced its first verified forest carbon credits through ACR, aiming to route revenue to small family forest owners.
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