Tropical Storm Season..... ARE YOU PREPARED?

With the first tropical storm moving up the eastern seaboard, it’s time to start thinking about preparing for hurricane season, but not just for yourselves; for your pets. Knowing what to do in case of an emergency, whether it’s a fire, tornado, hurricane or other disaster makes an evacuation and return to your homes with your pets simple and secure. 

Even if you decide to “ride-out” a storm, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has guidelines to help you prepare your pets that include what to store and how much, medical kits and vet records, creating a strategic plan of escape and evacuation shelter and motel information. For more information or to obtain a FEMA pamphlet, please visit the Dothan Animal Shelter or look on FEMA’s website: 

http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=62817

Planning ahead gives you the peace of mind of knowing that you, your family AND your pets can survive an emergency situation.

Sgt. Adrianne Woodruff                                                Gregory J. Benton

Dothan Animal Shelter                                                 Chief of Police

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Dothan man arrested , Police finds 21 grams of Cocain in his underware (crack found in the crack!)

On May 29, 2012 the Dothan Police Department Narcotic Unit served a search warrant at a residence located in the 100 block of Young America Drive. As officers approached the front door and announced our presence, Dedrick Neal opened the door and then slammed it shut.  Entry was made into the residence which was also occupied by two children. Officers located Neal in a back bedroom where he resisted arrest.  Once in custody approximately twenty-one grams of crack cocaine was located inside his underwear along with several pieces thrown about the floor. During a search of the residence approximately eleven ounces of marijuana was found along with drug paraphernalia.  

·        Dedrick Neal, black male, 28 years of age, of Young America Drive was arrested and charged with First Degree Possession of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, two counts of Chemical Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Failure to Affix a Tax Stamp with bonds totaling $75,000.

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