Wednesday, May 4, 2011

State Filing Extensions Granted to Alabama Storm Victims

Montgomery, May 4, 2011—Alabama Commissioner of Revenue Julie Magee issued an order today granting automatic Alabama filing extensions to storm victims located in 38 Alabama counties.  Individuals who reside or have a business in these counties may qualify for the Alabama tax relief.

The extension order allows affected taxpayers to have until June 30, 2011, to file any Alabama tax return and state-administered local tax return that would have been due on or after April 15, 2011, and on or before June 30, 2011, without being subject to penalties and discount loss. Alabama ’s tax laws have no provision for the waiver of interest; however, late payment penalties will be waived for the affected taxpayers.

Taxpayers seeking this Alabama tax relief should write “April Storms 2011” in red ink on any paper return/report that relies on this filing extension relief. In regard to electronically-filed returns/reports, affected taxpayers should contact the ADOR for filing guidance.

Taxpayers may contact the following ADOR offices by telephone at:
Individual Income Tax     (334) 242-1099
Income Tax Withholding (334) 242-1300
Business Privilege Tax     (334) 353-9807
Corporate Income Tax     (334) 242-1200
Financial Institution Excise Tax (334) 353-8099
Sales, Use, and Lodgings Tax   (334) 242-1490 or 1-866-576-6531
Business and License Tax         (334) 242-9600

Stress Relief for All!! Moonwalk, Hot Dogs & Ice Cream - Concord Elementary today @ 5:30 pm

Come to Concord Elementary on Wednesday, May 4 at 5:30 p.m. for a free hot dog and ice cream event for all storm victims, helpers and responders!

There will also be a MOONWALK FOR THE KIDS....EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Need Manual Labor? Work crews arriving over the next several weekends

Over the next several weekends The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is bringing in work crews of 1000+ men to provide free labor in Alabama. If you need labor assistance a Work Order must be completed by each person who wants workers to come and help them.  The work order is contained below this message and as an attachment.

The work orders can be emailed to: Traci Ware,  Steve Ware, or Betsy Green  . If you are unable to email they can be dropped off at the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce Office, Hueytown Elementary School or People's Chapel Funeral Home.  Please place in a sealed envelope addressed to Betsy Green (Hueytown Elementary) or Steve Ware (People's Chapel Funeral Home).

The first wave of helpers will initially perform clean up (trees, debris, etc.) and cover roofs along with windows to prevent more damage while waiting on insurance adjusters and contractors. Later more skilled people will arrive to help rebuild for people with limited or no insurance.

If there any Hispanic individuals with damage, please relay that information and a translator will be provided to help with damage assessment.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Help for families with autism affected by the tornados

TACA (Talk About Curing Autism) is organizing specific items for families with autism impacted by the recent tornados, e.g. special diet items, supplements, financial assistance.  For those impacted by Austism that have experienced tornado damage, please contact Margaret Stewart.

TACA is currently setting up Disaster Support sessions in the major areas, providing the items mentioned above and support through their TACA Volunteers as needed.

Email Contact Information:  margaret.stewart@tacanow.org

Phone:    TACA office at 949-640-4401.

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61228970932
Website:     http://www.tacanow.org/local-chapters/alabama/

Jefferson County schools reopen Tuesday, 5/03/11 @ 9 am

School Update:  Jefferson County Schools will reopen Tuesday at 9:00 AM. Buses will run one hour later than normal.

Ray of Sunshine & Take a break:   On Wednesday, May 4 come to Concord Elementary at 5:30 p.m. for a free hot dog and ice cream event for all storm victims and workers! Moonwalk for the kids....EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Local FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers

Six disaster recovery centers have opened to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by recent storms and tornadoes. The centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Alabama Emergency Management Agency and other agencies will be at the centers to explain assistance programs and help survivors apply for disaster aid.

Jefferson County
Union Hill Baptist Church       Old Ashley Furniture Store     National Guard Armory
7049 Taylors Ferry Road        3429 Lower Parkway             140 Cane Creek Road
Concord, Ala. 35023              Fultondale, Ala.                      Warrior, Ala.
Church Ofc:  205-491-1103

If possible, before going to a disaster recovery center, people with storm losses should register with FEMA by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or online at http://www.disasterassistance.gov/.

Those with speech or hearing impairment may call (TTY) 800-462-7585. Help is available in most languages.

School Updates: Schedule, Childcare & Baseball playoffs

All Jefferson County schools are closed Monday, May 2nd.

Childcare for volunteers:  Hueytown Elementary will be open Monday, May 2nd from 9 am until 2 pm for any parents that need to have child care (any age - infant to teen) while assisting others in the areas affected by the tornado. Many of the teachers of HES will be at the school to provide this service. We will provide lunch at no cost for the children attending. Please forward this message by whatever means to those in the Hueytown/Concord area. ( Terry Henderson, Principal)

HHS Baseball:   Hueytown High School will host Briarwood in the 2nd round Baseball playoffs at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. tomorrow, Monday May 2. As you may know, Coach Patterson and JV player Brandon Miller have lost their homes in the storm. Please show your support of these individuals by "packing the stands". Donations for the Concord and Pleasant Grove victims will be taken at the gate. (Gayle Gober, Principal)