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mitigation that Baldwin County EMA, a department within the Baldwin County Commission, has provided this publication.

Our top priority is the safety of our residents and visitors alike. We also understand that education regarding disaster preparedness is critical so that residents can make informed and wise decisions when it comes to personal safety and property protection. Throughout this publication, we hope you find helpful information and resources that will assist you in emergency preparedness so that you are equipped to respond and that you are knowledgeable of the resources available to you.

“As a retired Alabama State Trooper, I have had the opportunity to work on many disasters that have hit the Alabama Gulf Coast during my tenure. I was assigned to the Alabama State Emergency Management Agency as the liaison between state agencies and the local agencies and saw first hand the devastations caused by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sally caused to our Baldwin County citizens. As a new Commissioner, I feel it is paramount that all residents, visitors, organizations, and businesses have a plan and stay informed. It is very important to prepare and have an evacuation plan for you, your family, and your pets. We as a commission are confident that our Emergency Management Agency is prepared for any emergency that comes our way..”

“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 find the most beautiful landscape. We must be ready to prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate against storm surge, flooding and other hazards associated with tropical weather events.”

“With more than 34 years experience working with the Baldwin County Highway Department and more than 17 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.”

Together, we can develop mitigation measures to protect our unique community from hazards that threaten our region. Our economy is heavily dependent on tourism. Public sector, private sector, volunteer organizations and our residents must all work together to ensure that we are prepared, resilient and ready for disasters that may impact our region.

This publication is designed to help inform you, connect you with resources and help you plan and prepare your family, your business and your community for disasters.

Let’s prepare together!