Disasters

Flooding prompts governor to declare a state of emergency

Flooding prompts governor to declare a state of emergency

At noon Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency in all 67 Alabama counties related to flooding. The statewide emergency proclamation prohibits price gouging and eases transportation restrictions for the movement of emergency supplies throughout…

Threat of winter storm prompts Alabama state of emergency

Threat of winter storm prompts Alabama state of emergency

At 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, the governor declared a state of emergency in Alabama related to anticipated ice, snow, and other winter storm conditions. >> Governor’s Proclamation >> Governor’s news release related to the emergency declaration >> Light snow reported in parts…

Hurricane Michael prompts statewide emergency in Alabama

Hurricane Michael prompts statewide emergency in Alabama

Since 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, Alabama has been under a state of emergency related to Hurricane Michael. >> Governor’s Proclamation >> Governor’s news release related to the emergency declaration The statewide emergency proclamation prohibits price gouging and eases transportation restrictions for…

Tropical Storm Gordon prompts emergency in Southwest Alabama

Tropical Storm Gordon prompts emergency in Southwest Alabama

Since 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, eight Alabama counties in southwest Alabama have been under a state of emergency related to Tropical Storm Gordon. The counties covered are Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington. >> Governor’s Proclamation >> Governor’s…

Alberto prompts state of emergency in Alabama

Alberto prompts state of emergency in Alabama

Beginning at 6 a.m. Sunday, May 27, Alabama will be under a state of emergency related to Subtropical Storm Alberto. The emergency proclamation prohibits price gouging and eases transportation restrictions for the movement of emergency supplies. The counties included are Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour,…

Alabama under a state of emergency following Monday storms

Alabama under a state of emergency following Monday storms

Since 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, Alabama has been under a state of emergency related to severe weather that hit our state on Monday, March 19. On March 22, the National Weather Service said survey teams determined at least 15 tornadoes touched down…

Snow, ice prompts governor to declare state of emergency

Snow, ice prompts governor to declare state of emergency

Since 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, Alabama has been under a state of emergency related to snow and icy conditions in the state. Temperatures throughout Alabama were expected to reach above freezing Thursday, Jan. 18, which should alleviate icy conditions on…