10/08/2026
🚨 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST — BALDWIN COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS 🚨
🌪️ Hurricane Isaias is approaching the Alabama Gulf Coast, and now is the time to PREPARE! With the storm expected to strengthen and bring dangerous winds, storm surge, flooding and possible power outages, don't wait until the last minute.
Here’s your Hurricane Prep Checklist:
🏠 SECURE YOUR HOME
☐ Bring in patio furniture, grills, plants, decorations & anything that could become flying debris
☐ Secure outdoor equipment and trash cans
☐ Clean gutters and storm drains
☐ Cover/protect windows as needed
☐ Move vehicles to a safe location away from trees and flood-prone areas
💧 STOCK UP
☐ Drinking water
☐ Non-perishable food & snacks
☐ Medications & prescriptions
☐ First-aid supplies
☐ Flashlights & extra batteries
☐ Battery-powered radio
☐ Phone chargers & portable power banks
☐ Cash
☐ Important documents
☐ Pet food & supplies
☐ Baby/elder-care necessities
⚡ PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES
☐ Charge ALL phones, tablets & portable batteries
☐ Have flashlights ready — avoid candles when possible
☐ Set refrigerators/freezers to keep food cold as long as possible
☐ Have a backup plan if you rely on electricity for medical equipment
🚗 IF YOU NEED TO EVACUATE
☐ Know your evacuation zone
☐ Fill your gas tank NOW
☐ Pack medications, important documents, clothes and necessities
☐ Make arrangements for pets
☐ Know where you are going BEFORE conditions worsen
☐ Follow evacuation orders and instructions from local officials
🌊 REMEMBER:
A Category 2 storm can still be extremely dangerous. Storm surge, flooding, damaging winds, downed trees and power outages can affect areas well beyond the immediate coastline.
📱 STAY WEATHER AWARE
Keep multiple ways to receive alerts and follow updates from Baldwin County EMA, local emergency management, the National Weather Service and local officials.
❤️ Take care of yourself, your family, your neighbors and your pets.
If you're in Baldwin County or the surrounding Gulf Coast communities, don't wait — get prepared TODAY.
🧡 Stay safe, stay informed, and check on your neighbors!
