MCHD Emergency Preparedness

12/15/2025

❄️ Cold Weather Alert – Shelters Available ❄️

Due to the continued cold weather, shelters will open at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, and close the following morning on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

📅 Date: Dec. 15, 2025
⏰ Time: Opens at 5:00 PM
📍 Address: 279 North Washington Avenue, Mobile
📞 Phone: 251-433-1847 or 251-408-1254

Please share this to help anyone who may need a safe, warm place. Call 2-1-1 for the most up-to-date cold-weather shelter information.

12/11/2025

A strong cold front is coming this weekend, stay weather aware!

🥶HEADS UP - A strong cold front will sweep across the area late this weekend. Forecast guidance has started to trend colder behind this front. Low temperatures potentially plunge into the teens to 20s with wind chill potentially falling into the teens by early Monday morning. This is not a slam dunk forecast by any means; however, we want to ensure everyone is aware that bitterly cold conditions are possible by Monday morning.

Remember the 5 P's of cold weather preparation: Protect people, pets, pipes, plants, and practice fire safety.

11/21/2025

Multiple organizations in Mobile County came together to shelter those in need during the potentially life-threatening cold weather event of Nov. 9 to 12, 2025. Over three nights, 401 people were sheltered, 828 meals were served, and 58 volunteer hours were donated during this coordinated sheltering effort. Learn more at https://bit.ly/49yIHka

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

We had a great time planning with the City Of Mobile and other local organizations at the City of Mobile's Heat Exercise!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Max & Eleven!!

10/24/2025

Cooler weather might make you think of cozy campfires or catching up on outdoor chores like burning debris — but now is not the time.

All Mobile County is experiencing drought conditions, and with very low humidity through Saturday, there just isn’t enough moisture in the air or ground to burn safely.

🚫 Don’t chance it.
Even a small flame can spread rapidly and become uncontrollable. Please hold off on any burning.

Let’s all do our part to prevent wildfires and keep our community safe.

10/20/2025

We are on the move 🚗💨 The Emergency Preparedness Team and the Mobile County Healthcare Coalition Coordinator are excited to participate in Blount High School's Parenting Day.

09/18/2025

This newsletter is packed with Emergency Preparedness Tips and handouts to help every family prepare for disasters!

The September 2025 Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center newsletter has been released!

Read it here: https://conta.cc/4neMRli

08/15/2025

Prepare for possible power outages if Hurricane is in your forecast this weekend. Charge your electronic devices. Get flashlights & extra batteries. Stock your pantry with nonperishable food.

If using a generator, keep it outside - at least 20 feet from the house.

08/04/2025

Welcome to National Emergency Management Awareness Month!

Every day, emergency managers work to keep our communities safe, prepared, and resilient. They plan, train, coordinate, and step in when it matters most. This month is about putting a spotlight on that work and showing why it matters.

Stay connected: https://www.iaem.org/KnowYourEM

Use these hashtags throughout the month to join the conversation:

07/28/2025

A heat advisory is in effect today for the area from 10am until 6pm. Heat index values of 108 to 112 are anticipated.

A Heat Advisory is in effect today for the area from 10 am until 6 pm. Heat index values of 108 to 112 are anticipated.