Meeting Planned to Address Flooding Concerns in Northport, Ala.

The City of Northport has called a special meeting to address flooding concerns after Tropical Storm Claudette devastated several communities in June.

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The meeting is planned for 1:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, July 6) in the Council Chambers at Northport City Hall. Officials from the Emergency Management Agency will be in attendance along with Mayor Bobby Herndon, the Northport City Council, and the Northport City Administrator.

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