06/01/2026
Today marks the First Day of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. If you have lived in Baldwin County for a while, you know the risks and hopefully have taken some time to prepare. If you are new to our beautiful area, take a moment to visit the links below for more information on how to prepare. Please don't wait, start preparing today!
Preparedness Tips:
1. Know your risks.
2. Make an emergency plan and ensure all family members know how to contact each other and where to meet in case of an evacuation.
3. Gather supplies for you and your family to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Don’t forget medications and pet supplies.
4. Know your location on a map, your evacuation zone and potential evacuation routes.
5. Review important documents and insurance policies. Make sure you have flood insurance if needed.
6. Be able to recognize warnings and alerts.
7. Have multiple ways of receiving correct information from National Weather Service of Mobile, Baldwin County EMA, and your local news outlets.
Resources and Information:
- Local Emergency Alerts: https://baldwincountyal.gov/ema/alert-baldwin
- Prepare & Plan: https://baldwincountyal.gov/ema/prepare-plan
- Weather Info: https://www.weather.gov/mob/
- Evacuation Info: https://baldwincountyal.gov/ema/ema-evacuation
- Shelter Info: https://baldwincountyal.gov/ema/shelters
- Volunteer Opportunities: https://baldwincountyal.gov/ema/voad
- Report Storm Damage: https://baldwincountyal.gov/ema/storm-damage