Important apps to use during a storm

FEMA

Receive emergency alerts and information. Provides safety notifications, emergency preparedness tips and disaster resources.

NOAA Now

Provides the latest information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration including: hurricanes and tropical storms in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans; mainland storms, including the latest tornado and severe thunderstorm alerts; worldwide animated satellite views; the latest marine conditions from the National Data Buoy Center; the ultraviolet index.

Weather.gov

Receive up to the minute weather forecasts from NOAA

Local city alert systems

Municipalities such as Fairhope and Daphne have city-wide alert systems that deliver important information about flooding, road blockages and severe weather. Check with your local city leaders about apps and alert systems available in your area.

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 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 one of the fastest growing counties 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 vacation. Public safety, resilience and support for our community are top priorities for Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). It is this mindset of planning, preparedness and

“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.”