MCHD Emergency Preparedness

02/19/2026

🌪️ Get Ready, Alabama! 🌪️

The Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is happening this weekend in Alabama! Now’s the perfect time to stock up and save on essential emergency supplies.

🧊 Covered items include:

Reusable ice packs

Ice chests / coolers

Water storage containers

Non-electric can openers

Other eligible severe weather preparedness supplies

Preparing ahead of time can make all the difference when severe weather strikes. Take advantage of these tax-free savings and make sure your family is ready.

For a complete list of tax-exempt items, visit the official fact sheet from the Alabama Department of Revenue here:
https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Severe-Weather-Sales-Tax-Holiday-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Stay safe and stay prepared! 🌧️⚡

02/04/2026

When extreme cold hit, Mobile County came together – and lives were protected.

From Jan. 25–Feb. 1, 2026, local government, nonprofits, and faith-based partners coordinated a rapid cold-weather response to care for our neighbors. Together, 2,195 people were sheltered, 6,270 meals were served, and volunteers gave 1,944 hours to keep our community safe.

This effort reflects the strength of collaboration and timely action – and the meaningful impact that’s possible when organizations and local government work together. Thank you to every partner and volunteer who made this response possible.

01/29/2026

King Cake > Wind Chill

According to the US National Weather Service Mobile Alabama, wind chills as low as 5-15 degrees each night and lower 20's during the day are expected this weekend.

Bundle up and let the good times roll!

01/29/2026

Dangerously cold temperatures arrive this weekend. Don't forget to bundle up and let the good times roll!

Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills arrive this weekend. Wind chills as low as 5 -15 degrees each night and lower 20's during the day are expected. Areas near and north of highway 84 may stay below freezing for 30 to 36 hours late Friday night through Sunday morning.

01/26/2026

01/23/2026

01/15/2026

**This post is outdated. Please refer to our most recent updates for current information.**

❄️ Cold Weather Alert – She❄️ Cold Weather Alert – She Available ❄️

Emergency cold-weather overnight shelters will open at 5 p.m. on Thursday and are expected to open nightly through Wednesday if temperatures remain below 40.

Waterfront Rescue Mission
279 North Washington Avenue
Salvation Army
1009 Dauphin Street
McKemie Place
Call 2-1-1 for information
Dearborn YMCA
321 N. Warren Street

📅 Date: Jan. 15, 2026
⏰ Time: Shelters open at 5 p.m.

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 (or text your zip code to 898-211 for help).

01/15/2026

Winter is coming. Are you ready?
Prepared today = cozy tomorrow ☕️

01/12/2026

**This post is outdated. Please refer to our most recent updates for current information.**

UPDATE Jan. 14, 2026
• The coordinated cold-weather shelter effort begun on Jan. 11 will continue overnight on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
• Overnights Jan. 11, 12, and 13, three Mobile, Alabama shelters (Waterfront Rescue Mission, McKemie Place, and Salvation Army) provided shelter to more than 375 people and served more than 1,000 meals.
• Multiple organizations are supporting this sheltering effort. Mobile County Emergency Management Agency is helping coordinate operations.
• Beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at least one additional shelter will open to families or women and children who may be without adequate heat or otherwise need cold-weather shelter. Information about additional shelters will be released on Thursday morning.
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❄️ Cold Weather Alert – Shelters Available ❄️

Emergency cold-weather overnight shelters will open at 5 p.m. on Sunday and are expected to open nightly through Tuesday if temperatures remain below 40.

Waterfront Rescue Mission
279 North Washington Avenue
Salvation Army
1009 Dauphin Street
McKemie Place
Call 2-1-1 for information

📅 Date: Jan. 11, 2026
⏰ Time: Shelters open at 5 p.m.

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 (or text your zip code to 898-211 for help).

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