building a better baldwin Whether you love the diversity of recreational activities, the incredibly beautiful scenery or the good ol’ Southern charm of South Alabama, Baldwin County has it all. Coastal Alabama is a beautiful place to live, work and play. That is evident not only by the “I have lived in Baldwin County my whole life. I was born and raised here. I can remember going through Hurricane Frederic as a child and how there was not an opportunity to get prepared in a timely manner. This was a very scary time for us. I have been through every storm system or weather event since then, and preparedness has come a long way since the days of plotting on paper. Our current EMA and all the staff are on the cutting edge of preparedness. I am highly confident that the citizens of this county, as well as the visitors, will be given the proper notices needed when having to deal with any severe weather event.” James E. “Jeb” Ball Baldwin County Commissioner District 1
millions of visitors to Baldwin County but also with the thousands of people relocating to our area each year. The face of Baldwin County is changing rapidly. Baldwin County is the fastest growing county in the State of Alabama. We are living in a dynamic and evolving community where we strive to maintain a safe place to reside, work and “The Baldwin County Commission is committed to working diligently to protect and serve the citizens of the county. An important way to increase our resilience as a community is to increase the awareness and education regarding the hazards and threats that we face here in our area. I would like to emphasize the importance of planning for your family and your community. The efforts put forth on planning will greatly impact the recovery process should we experience a disaster. Let’s work together to build a stronger Baldwin County.” Joe Davis Baldwin County Commissioner District 2
“The growth and development of Baldwin County is incredible; however, as a commissioner, resident and business owner we all must remember contingency planning and the need to prepare before we are faced with tropical weather. As l am born and raised in Baldwin County, I have maintained a clear understanding of what Baldwin County offers. From Little River to the Gulf Coast, you will f ind the most beautiful landscape. We must be ready to prepare for, respond to, recover f rom and mitigate against storm surge, flooding and other hazards associated with tropical weather events.”
“With more than 33 years’ experience working with the Baldwin County Highway Department and more than 16 years serving as your county commissioner, I have witnessed many disasters that have impacted our home. It is imperative that we plan as an individual, as a family, as a community and as a county. With the rapid influx of new residents, we want to help provide information for residents to plan appropriately for natural and man-made disasters. It is equally important that we do not become complacent in our preparedness efforts. Disasters are unpredictable, and we must maintain our state of readiness.”
Billie Jo Underwood Baldwin County Commissioner District 3
Charles (“Skip”) F. Gruber Baldwin County Commissioner District 4
8 • Stay Alert Baldwin 2022
