Alabama EMA

Reminder📷 The Alabama Emergency Management Agency in conjuction with The Alabama Department of Revenue manages a Storm Shelter Tax Credit to help homeowners stay safe during severe weather.

Create a folder on your computer or device and upload it to the cloud for backup. If a disaster strikes your home, as soon as possible, contact your credit card company, your mortgage lender, and other creditors to let them know about your situation.

Include cash in your emergency supply kit. During an extended power outage, ATMs and credit card machines may not work.

If you have been impacted by storms, dial 211 for help with unmet needs, including clean-up supplies. Text your ZIP code to 898211 or chat at 211connectsalabama.org for resources/assistance.

[3/16/26] Cold Temperatures with Snow/Sleet in Some Locations ema.alabama.gov/14341/cold-tem…

Save these lists to make sure your Emergency Go-Kit is ready to go. Prepare for your family, including pets. Don't forget to check on elderly neighbors who may live alone and need extra assistance.

[3/15/26 Afternoon Update] Significant Severe Weather Event Likely Beginning this Evening ema.alabama.gov/14332/signific…

[3/15/26] Significant Severe Weather Event Unfolding Today into Early Monday ema.alabama.gov/14323/signific…

Weather doesn't clock out at 5 PM. Nighttime storms are twice as dangerous because they are harder to see and harder to hear. If there's a threat in the forecast. Know your plan before going to bed.

[3/14/26] Severe Weather Threat Sunday into Monday Increasing with Potential Widespread Wind Damage ema.alabama.gov/14316/severe-w…

[03/13/26] Severe Weather Threat Sunday into Monday Followed by a Hard Freeze ema.alabama.gov/14309/severe-w…

[3/11/26 Afternoon Update] Statewide Severe Weather Threat Continues into Early Thursday ema.alabama.gov/14300/statewid…

Know your plan before nightfall. Stay weather-aware throughout the day and review your safety plan. Keep your weather radio plugged in with fresh batteries. Charge your cell phone and turn off Do Not Disturb. Keep a pair of sturdy shoes and an extra set of clothes within reach.

#ItsNotLuck It's being prepared for springtime weather and planning for your pets. When thunder roars, bring your pets indoors! Always bring pets indoors at the first sign or warning of a storm or disaster.

[3/11/26] All Modes of Severe Weather Possible into Early Thursday ema.alabama.gov/14297/all-mode…

Save for a rainy day! Start and grow your emergency fund.

[03/10/26] Another Round of Potential Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Wednesday into Thursday ema.alabama.gov/14292/another-…

Be weather aware and always have multiple ways to receive alerts. Multiple ways include Local TV Stations, NOAA Weather Radio, trusted weather apps, local notifications, social media, FM/AM radio, and, as a last resort, an outdoor siren.

[3/9/26 Afternoon Update] Severe Threat Increasing Across Much of the State Through this Evening ema.alabama.gov/14286/severe-t…

[03/09/26] Dense Fog this Morning with Potential Severe Storms this Afternoon and Evening ema.alabama.gov/14276/dense-fo…

[03/08/26] A Few Severe Storms Possible Monday with More Significant Threat Wednesday into Thursday ema.alabama.gov/14271/a-few-se…