Emergency Storm and Hurricane Info

On July 30, 2025 Jessica Waters from the Baldwin Count Emergency Management Agency, gave a presentation on Emergency Preparedness.  Click HERE to view the PDF format of her presentation.  

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STORM PREPARATION
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What to do before a Storm

Prepare a plan for evacuation.

Have a supply kit that could include:

• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

• Water, one gallon per person per day, for at least three days

• Food, non-perishable; at least a three-day supply

• Manual can opener

• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert (extra batteries)

• Flashlight (extra batteries)

• First-aid kit

• Whistle to signal for help

• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air

• Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

• Local maps (or updated GPS) showing evacuation routes

• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

• Pet supplies (if applicable)

• Week’s supply of medication

• Identification for every person

• Emergency contact information

• Insurance information

• Health care information

 
Create a list of key agencies you may need to monitor or contact. If possible, use the phone apps when available, as you may not have access to a computer.
 
Here are some suggested agencies to monitor:
Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency
Mobile / Pensacola NWS
National Hurricane Center
Alabama Emergency Management Agency