Oak Ridge Vol. Fire Dept

06/01/2026

Big thanks to the District 2 shop for assisting us and Flint VFD on the trees down today.

05/25/2026

05/06/2026

Both of our storm shelters are open if needed this afternoon. Remember No Pets, No smoking, no va**ng. And be courteous 😁😁
200 NW Simmons Rd and 2580 Vaughn Bridge Rd.

05/06/2026

🌪️ Morgan County is under a Tornado Watch until 11:00 PM tonight. Conditions are favorable for severe storms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail.

Now is the time to stay weather aware and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings overnight. 📱⚠️

Stay informed with MorganALert and the Morgan County EMA mobile app for weather and emergency notifications.

Stay safe, Morgan County!

04/19/2026

Seasonal Burn Ban Begins May 1

Beginning May 1, a mandatory burn ban will be in effect across Morgan County through October 31. This seasonal regulation, imposed by Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), prohibits open burning of yard debris, brush, wood, and land-clearing waste in order to reduce air pollution and help prevent wildfires. The ban, which is designed to protect air quality, includes Baldwin, DeKalb, Etowah, Jefferson, Lawrence, Madison, Mobile, Montgomery, Morgan, Russell, Shelby, and Talladega counties.

If you have debris that needs to be burned, now is the time to do so safely, while weather conditions still allow. Always check the forecast, follow local safety guidelines, and never leave a fire unattended.

Key Details:
• Effective Dates: May 1 – October 31
• Prohibited: Burning of brush, trash, yard debris, and land-clearing materials
• Exceptions: Small, attended campfires or grills are generally allowed if used safely and legally
• Alternatives: Consider composting or using approved landfill disposal services
• Enforcement: Violations may result in fines

Thank you for doing your part to keep Morgan County safe!

04/13/2026

State wide Fire Alert issued by Forestry. Please no burning of anything.

03/18/2026

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03/16/2026

Both of our storm shelters are open. Locations are 200 NW Simmons Rd and 2580 Vaughn Bridge Rd. Please remember No moking/vapes and no petsMorgan County Emergency Management Agency

03/11/2026

It’s time for that weather aware stuff!

Good chance for this evening. So let’s dust off those weather radios and update those weather apps.

If this looks to be a thing - we will find the tornado shelter list and post it later. Make sure you know where your closest shelter is if you do not have one in your home!

03/02/2026

Just in case you have seen our other post. 😁😁 Everyone is welcome to attend. The Oak Ridge and surrounding communities are fully aware of our luck with severe weather and who knows this knowledge may help. Morgan County Emergency Management Agency US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama