Did you know, that many, sometimes over half of  the deaths in the April 27, 2011 tornadoes were due to head injuries?

I’m Casey Benefield, and I will be the Point of Contact for ALERT’s table for Tornado Helmet Safety Night. 

I’m looking for any and all ALERT Members who would like to volunteer to join us for that event, as we promote wearing a safety helmet when taking shelter from a tornado, as well as talk to people about Amateur Radio/ALERT’s role in weather events. Most of the work is passing out literature at the table. We may also be assisting the National Weather Service, for their table.

I will need to provide the leader of the event with our expected volunteer headcount, to inform Regions Field staff, so don’t delay if you would like to volunteer. 🙂

Status: So far, we have 5 volunteers, including myself.

Volunteers Arrive: Friday, April 29, 2016. 4:30PM (UPDATED). Free street parking may become scarce later on.
Additional Info:

• We ask that volunteers wear their ALERT shirts/apparel for this event.
• Regions Field is providing us with the table and chairs.
• Depending on how many volunteers we have, we may be able to work in smaller shifts.
• The event may last as late as 8-9PM or slightly after, depending on the amount of foot traffic.

If you are an ALERT member, and want to volunteer, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Casey Benefield:
nz2o.casey@gmail.com or Text/Call/Voicemail (205) 830-8115

For everyone else, check out Tornado Helmet Safety on Facebook!

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TornadoHelmetSafety/
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/798261996952659/

Event Time: Friday, April 29, 2016, Gates open at 6:00PM
Game Info: Birmingham Barons vs Pensacola Blue Wahoos @ 7:05PM
This is also Superheroes Night, FIAT Friday, Friday Night Fireworks, and a Bobby Allison appearance.
Admission: $7-14, Depending on seating
Ticketing info can be found here and here to buy an individual game ticket.

Location: Birmingham Barons Regions Field
Address: 1401 1ST Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Google Maps

ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) is taking part in the WBRC First Alert Weather Fest. We have a couple of ALERT members who also serve ARES, who will be representing ARES at that event. Give them a visit and say hi!

Location: McWane Science Center
200 19th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Google Maps

Event Date: Saturday, April 30, 2016
Event Time: 9:00AM-2:00PM

Admission: Included in standard admission prices.
Deck Parking: $5.00 required to exit parking deck. A token can also be purchased at the ticketing counter inside the center. McWane members receive free parking.
Street Parking: Free on Saturday

Click here for the event’s web page from McWane.org