Governor extends emergency declaration

Governor Bentley

Gov. Robert Bentley announced Tuesday that he’s extending his emergency declaration so state officials can help motorists and school children across the state who are stranded as a result of a winter storm.   Bentley and other officials warned all Alabamians to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. State offices will be closed Wednesday and will not open until at least noon Thursday. Roughly 350 members of the National Guard have been activated to deal with the storm.

Calling it a very dangerous situation, the governor urged People to stay at home until conditions improve. Bentley urged Alabamians to call 911 if they have an emergency – and to stay off the roads. Students were stranded at schools across the state Tuesday afternoon, Bentley said, largely because road conditions made it impossible for them to be picked up. The governor said state officials were prepared for some students to stay at schools overnight.