As tornadoes and severe storms swept through the state Thursday, Jan. 12, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency in six Alabama counties hit by the powerful system. As of Feb. 4, 10 Alabama counties are eligible for federal…
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a supplement state of emergency Thursday, Sept. 2, to enable Ida evacuees from Louisiana and Mississippi to more easily obtain emergency prescription refills. Supplemental State of Emergency Under current law,…
At 10 a.m. Friday, June 18, eight Alabama counties were placed under a state of emergency related to Tropical Storm Claudette, based on a proclamation issued Monday, June 21. The storm impacted Alabama on Saturday, June 19. Governor’s Proclamation Baldwin,…
Businesses and private nonprofits in Bibb, Calhoun, Clay, Hale, Jefferson, Perry, Randolph and Shelby with uninsured damage or losses from the March 25-26 severe storms and tornadoes are eligible to apply for low-interest physical damage loans from the U.S. Small…
At 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, all 67 Alabama counties were placed under a state of emergency related to potential severe weather. According to the National Weather Service, the storm produced 25 tornadoes across Alabama on March 17. Governor’s Proclamation…
MONTGOMERY – From Friday, Feb. 26, to Sunday, Feb. 28, Alabama will observe the state’s 10th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day tax holiday….
As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 28 Alabama counties are under a state of emergency related to hazardous winter conditions, including snow and ice. The affected counties are Bibb, Blount, Choctaw, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hale, Jackson,…
Seven Alabama counties are eligible for loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration as well as individual assistance from FEMA related to damages sustained Oct. 28-29 from Hurricane Zeta. Businesses and residents in 18 counties are eligible for economic injury…
Effective at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency related to Hurricane Delta, which make landfall Friday in Creole, La., about 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The day before landfall, Oct. 8, the governor rescinded the…
As of Oct. 19, more than $100 million in FEMA grants, National Flood Insurance and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration had been approved for Alabama’s Hurricane Sally survivors, according to the governor’s office. Other 2020 Hurricanes…