Storm Center

Hurricane Season officially began on June 1, and we at Baldwin EMC want to make sure you’re prepared! Please take a look at the links and resources below for tips and advice to apply before, during and after a storm.

In the event of a hurricane, be sure to tune in here on our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates and reports on storm recovery and power restoration.

• Outage Center
• Hurricane Season Forecast
• Hurricane Checklist
• How to Build an Emergency Kit
• How to Build an Emergency Kit (Video)
• How to Prepare Your Family and Your Property
• Generator Safety
• How Power is Restored (Graphic)
• How Power is Restored (Video)
• If You’re in a Vehicle Accident Involving Downed Power Lines
• If You’re in a Vehicle Accident Involving Downed Power Lines (II)
• What’s On an Electric Power Distribution Pole
• Hurricane Tracking Chart

Emergency Numbers

Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency:
(251) 943-5611

Emergency/Police:
911

Gulf Shores Storm Information:
(251) 968-8433

Baldwin EMC (for electrical emergencies and outages):
(251) 989-6247

Resources for Storm Prep and Recovery

Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency
Website: baldwincountyal.gov/departments/EMA
Facebook: Click here to view their Facebook page.
Evacuation Routes

Ready Alabama (Alabama Emergency Management Agency)
Website: www.readyalabama.gov

City of Gulf Shores
Website: www.gulfshoresal.gov
Evacuation Zones

City of Orange Beach
Website: www.orangebeachal.gov
Evacuation Zones

National Resources
American Red Cross
Federal Emergency Management Agency
NOAA National Hurricane Center
Ready America

Local Radio Frequencies