Huntsville’s public transit will suspend service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Battle said. To report nonemergency damage in the city, use the Huntsville Connect Service Request link on the city’s homepage or call the Huntsville Police Department’s nonemergency line, 256-722-7100.

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