United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 081-03-06, Eastern Shores

Today, June 1st, marks the official beginning of hurricane season, which runs through November 30th. While we all hope for a quiet season, now is the time to prepare. Review your emergency plan, check your hurricane supplies, and make sure you and your family are ready should a storm impact our area. Taking steps now can help reduce stress and improve safety later.

Now is also a good time to review your evacuation zone, update important contact information, and ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and emergency notifications. A little preparation today can make a significant difference when severe weather threatens.

Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe throughout the season.

Well, here we are. The first day of Hurricane Season. If you live in an area prone to tropical weather, you need to be prepared.
Have a plan.
Have supplies.
Then, enjoy your summer. Just be ready.
If we experience heavy weather, YOUR United States Coast Guard will be there.

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

Congratulations Recruit Company VICTOR-208! Welcome to the Fleet, Shipmates!

Remember Everyone Deployed.
Today and Everyday.

Sally from the Boating Safety Sidekicks says “WEAR IT!”

Feel free to use this boating safety poster (proportional to 8.5” x 11”) for your organization’s life jacket safety messaging. This design provides a blank area at the bottom for your organizational logo and/or website-social media.

For information about the Boating Safety Sidekicks activity books: http://boatingsidekicks.com/

Gulf Shores Daily Beach Report For: Wednesday May 27th, 2026
•Today’s Flag Color: Single Red Flags. Single Red Flags represent High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety we ask that you stay on the shore.
•Gulf Temperature: 77 degrees
•Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves around 2 to 3feet and strong west running current.
•Rip Current Forecast: High risk
•Daily Weather: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorm. The high temperature is in the low 80’s.
•Wind: Southeast winds around 10 to 15 mph.
•UV Index: High
•Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 6:45AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 5:53PM.
Reminders

HOW TO ESCAPE A RIP CURRENT
Remain calm. Fighting the rip current can exhaust you.

Escape the current by swimming parallel to the shoreline. When free of the current, swim at an angle—away from the current—toward shore.

If unable to escape by swimming, float, or tread water. When the current weakens, swim at an angle away from the current toward the shore.

If at any time you feel you will be unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself: face the shore, call, or wave for help.👋

🛟To help someone else caught in a rip current, first call 9-1-1 for assistance, then seek help from a lifeguard. If a lifeguard is not present, yell instructions on how to escape or throw the victim something that floats. Please do not enter the water to assist.