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, Twitter 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
WCSN | 105.7 FM | Orange Beach |
WAVH | 106.5 FM | Daphne |
WASG | 540 AM | Daphne |
WXQW | 660 AM | Fairhope |
WABF | 1120 AM | Fairhope |
WZEW | 92.1 FM | Fairhope |
WHEP | 1310 AM | Foley |
WNSP | 105.5 FM | Bay Minette |
WTOF | 1110 AM | Bay Minette |
WKSJ | 94.9 FM | Mobile |
WBZR | 105.9 FM | Atmore |