James Spann Warns of Hurricane Disinformation on Social Media
Meteorologist James Spann warned a Mobile audience about hurricane disinformation on social media, urging people to rely on credible sources before storms threaten.
Mobile County Urges Businesses to Prepare Now for Hurricane Season
As hurricane season continues, Mobile County officials are urging business owners to build continuity plans, review insurance coverage and use Ready Business toolkits to prepare for storms, floods, power outages…
FEMA to Fund Backup Generator for Satsuma Sewer Lift Station Under Flood Mitigation Program
FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program will fund a 40-kilowatt backup generator for a Satsuma sewer lift station in a flood-prone area, keeping wastewater flowing to the treatment plant during power…
NWS Launches One-Stop Hurricane Tracking Portal for Gulf Coast Residents
The National Weather Service Southern Region has combined storm surge maps, threat and impact graphics, and other hurricane season tools into a single online portal for Gulf Coast residents.
Satsuma to Add Backup Generator at Joginell Lift Station Under FEMA Grant
FEMA has issued final notice of its intent to fund a 30-kilowatt backup generator at Satsuma's Joginell Lift Station, protecting sewer service during storm-related power outages.
Emergency Managers From Across South Alabama Meet in Robertsdale to Prepare for Disasters
Emergency managers, first responders and state officials met in Robertsdale for a quarterly Alabama Emergency Management Agency training on disaster mitigation, response and recovery.
James Spann Calls Out ‘Cesspool of Disinformation’ in Mobile Weather Talk
At a Mobile disaster preparedness seminar, meteorologist James Spann blasted a 'cesspool of disinformation' on social media, citing a viral fake hurricane post that triggered real panic along the Gulf…
Twenty Years, 70% More People: How Baldwin County’s Utilities Rebuilt for the Next Big Storm
Baldwin County has grown an estimated 70% in 20 years, and its utilities have spent that time burying lines, adding smart meters and staging crews earlier. Emergency officials say restoration…
Strong winds could knock out power across the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, Ala. — Strong winds could bring down trees and power lines as a significant storm system moves across the Gulf Coast. Recent rains have saturated the ground, which can…
Emergency officials across the coast prepare for severe weather threat
CLARKE COUNTY, Ala. — With a heightened risk of severe weather forecast this week, emergency management agencies across the Gulf Coast are urging residents to prepare now. In Clarke County,…