Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency

10/13/2026

10/10/2026

🚨 Baldwin County Update – Evacuation & Emergency Declaration Lifted

Governor Kay Ivey has officially lifted the mandatory evacuation order, and the Baldwin County Commission has lifted the Local State of Emergency declaration, effective 2:00 PM today.

The Baldwin County Shelter at the Coliseum closes at 1:00 PM, and the Safer Place at St. Paul’s closed earlier today as sheltering needs decreased.

Power restoration is still ongoing across the county. Utility crews are working as quickly and safely as possible. Please remain patient, and contact your specific provider if you need to report an outage or have questions.

We thank our residents for their cooperation throughout this event. Please continue to use caution as crews work to clear remaining debris and restore essential services.

While Baldwin County was fortunate to avoid the worst of the storm, we recognize that many areas across the region were not as fortunate. We are deeply grateful for our outcome and continue to keep those harder‑hit communities in our thoughts and prayers.

10/10/2026

🌟 Mutual Aid Appreciation Post 🌟

Baldwin County would like to extend our deepest thanks to the many agencies that arrived to support us following Hurricane Isaias.

We were grateful to receive assistance from several counties across Alabama, including:
• Cherokee County – Shawn Rogers and Brent Snead
• Cullman County – Tim Sartin and Brent McDonald
• Jackson County – Lee Meadows
• Colbert County – Keith Reaves
• Etowah County – Jim Slick and Keshawn Long

Your support strengthened our response efforts and made a real difference for our residents.

We also want to recognize that Baldwin County had a tremendous amount of local support as well from municipalities, first responders, utility crews, public works teams, volunteer organizations, and countless staff working around the clock.

To everyone who stepped up, locally and from afar: thank you for standing with Baldwin County when we needed you most.

🤝💛 We are stronger together.

10/10/2026

🌊 Post‑Storm Beach Safety Reminder from Baldwin County EMA

In the wake of the recent storm, dangerous surf and strong rip currents continue along our coastline. Conditions can change fast, and even experienced swimmers can be caught off guard.

For your safety, please stay out of the water.
Double red flags mean the water is closed due to life‑threatening conditions.

Why this matters:
• Rip currents can form suddenly and pull you away from shore.
• Rough, unsettled surf makes rescue operations far more difficult and dangerous.
• Unnecessary water emergencies put additional strain on first responders.

Our first responders have been extremely busy across Baldwin County handling storm impacts, debris issues, and emergency calls. Let’s support them by making safe choices and avoiding preventable water rescues.

Stay alert, stay safe, and help us protect our community.

10/10/2026

Baldwin County extends its thoughts and prayers to all communities affected by Hurricane Isaias. No injuries have been reported within the county.

Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a strong Category 2 storm. County crews and emergency partners are actively assessing impacts, clearing debris, and supporting restoration efforts. Hazardous conditions remain, please avoid non-emergency travel.

Shelter Updates:
• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Safer Place closes at 10:00 a.m.
• Baldwin County Coliseum Shelter closes at 1:00 p.m.
• BRATS will continue to transport those needing assistance.

Current Hazards:
• Numerous traffic signals without power
• Downed or damaged power lines
• Widespread fallen trees
• Multiple roads remain closed or impassable

Traffic Safety Reminder:
Treat intersections with non-working signals as four-way stops. Use extreme caution if you must travel.

Curfews & Access:
All municipal curfews have been lifted. All bridges in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are open.

Power Restoration:
146,530 customers have had power restored. 26,477 remain without power.
Crews are working tirelessly, please be patient and contact your provider if needed.

Emergency & Assistance Contacts:
• Baldwin County EMA Call Center: 251-972-6807
• For unmet needs: [email protected]

Stay tuned for updates as post-storm assessments continue. Please stay safe and aware of hazardous conditions.

For more info: https://baldwincountyal.gov/services/ema/baldwin-county-updates

10/10/2026

If you are waking up without power this morning, please remember: Crews are working as quickly and safely as they can to restore service.

How to prepare for a power outage:
- Keep freezers and refrigerators closed.
- Use a generator, but ONLY outdoors and away from windows.
- Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home.
- Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges.
- Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices.

Please report outages directly to your provider, but understand call volumes may be high.

10/10/2026

If you experience any storm damage, please report it to our website as soon as possible. This will help our emergency management team assess the situation and provide updates to the National Weather Service and appropriate channels.

baldwincountyal.gov/services/ema/storm-damage

10/10/2026

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE | 10 P.M.

Hurricane Isaias has passed through our area, leaving widespread damage from hours of tropical storm-force winds.

⚡ Electric System:
• 16,417 meters restored.
• Approximately 13K meters remain without power, but that is rapidly decreasing.

Some crews are already working where conditions allow. Following engineering assessments, widespread restoration efforts are expected to begin between midnight and 1 a.m. More than 100 additional lineworkers are on-site, with further mutual aid on standby if needed.

🔥 Natural Gas: Service has been restored to the affected system in Gulf Shores! Customers needing service restored and appliances relit must call 251-943-5001, leave a message, and be present when crews arrive.

As daylight approaches, we know many of you will be eager to assess damage. Please remain indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay away from downed power lines, fallen trees, and debris. Give our crews and emergency responders the space they need to work safely. We cannot thank you all enough for your patience and understanding. Our teams are working around the clock to restore service to our communities. 💪

📍 Next Confirmed Update: Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m.

10/10/2026

🚨 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS – PLEASE STAY OFF THE ROADS

Please stay off the roads unless it is an absolute emergency. Conditions remain extremely hazardous across Baldwin County.

⚠️ Reports Of:
• Numerous traffic signals without power
• Many fallen trees
• Dangerous driving conditions, especially after dark

🚦 Traffic Safety Reminder:
If a traffic signal is without power, you MUST treat it as a four‑way stop.
Come to a complete stop, proceed with caution, and watch for other vehicles and emergency crews.

⚡ Avoid:
• Downed power lines
• Fallen or leaning trees
• Flooded roadways
• Any unnecessary travel

🏠 When possible, stay inside and stay safe until conditions improve.

10/09/2026

🔌 Generator Safety Reminder

If you’re using a generator after the storm, please do so safely:
- Never use a generator indoors, this includes garages, carports, sheds, or near open windows and doors.
- Place generators outside, at least 20 feet away from buildings, to prevent deadly carbon monoxide buildup.
- Use proper extension cords rated for outdoor use and heavy loads.
- Don’t overload your generator, follow the manufacturer's wattage limits.

🧯 Fuel safely:
- Turn the generator off and let it cool before refueling.
- Store fuel in approved containers away from heat sources.
- Install and check carbon monoxide alarms in your home.
- Never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet (this can back‑feed power lines and endanger utility crews).

Stay safe as power restoration continues. If you feel dizzy, nauseous, or light‑headed, go outside immediately, carbon monoxide is odorless and deadly.