Hurricane Isaias: Emergency operations center readies ahead of storm’s approach

Shoals Emergency Management officials prepare for hurricane impacts

Residents across the Shoals could face flooding, strong winds and power outages this weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into North Alabama, according to local emergency management officials.

Hurricane Isaias: Emergency operations center readies ahead of storm’s approach

Emergency officials ready for first hurricane of season

For now, local emergency and safety officials are taking a wait and see attitude on Isaias.

Alabama emergency management director talks Hurricane Isaias

Hurricane Isaias is hours away from making landfall along the Gulf Coast. Jeff Smitherman, director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, joins CBS News to discuss the preparation measures his state is taking. CBS News...