Safe from the Storm: What does it mean when the governor declares a State of Emergency?
When a big weather event affects Alabama, you may hear that the governor has issued a “State of Emergency.” But what does that actually mean?
State of Emergency
Alabama National Guard activates for winter weather response
The Alabama National Guard has activated more than 350 soldiers to support the winter storm response by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency as part of Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of Emergency declaration.
ALEA urges caution ahead of winter weather
Troopers say freezing temperatures combined with rain or moisture could create hazardous conditions, including black ice and slick roadways.
Gov. Kay Ivey declares State of Emergency for entire Action 8 viewing area
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 39 counties ahead of the winter weather threat, that includes all of the Action 8 viewing area.
State of Emergency issued for some Alabama counties due to winter weather
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency for much of Alabama due to the winter weather threat, including some counties in our area.
Gov. Kay Ivey issues State of Emergency for 25 counties due to cold, possible snow/ice
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 25 counties ahead of this week’s dangerously cold temperatures combined with the chance for snow and ice.
Gov. Kay Ivey Declares State of Emergency for Counties Hit by Tornado
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for six counties that were hit by Thursday’s tornadoes.
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency over COVID-19 Cases
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued what her office calls a limited, narrowly-focused state of emergency based on the surge in COVID-19 cases the state is experiencing.
Governor Ivey Issues State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Claudette Recovery
Governor Ivey has issued a state of emergency in response to Tropical Storm Claudette to aid in any recovery efforts. The state of emergency went into effect Friday, June 18. The state of emergency includes: Baldwin, Butler, Cherokee, DeKalb, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Tuscaloosa.
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency for 28 Counties Because of Severe Weather
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 28 counties ahead of the severe weather that is expected in Alabama today and tonight. The state of emergency goes into effect at 10:00 a.m. CDT. In the Alabama News Network viewing area, the state of emergency covers Greene, Hale, Marengo and Perry counties, which are all in West Alabama….
