Alabama Emergency Management Agency

EMA Director Smitherman keeps state ahead of emergencies

The primary work of the agency is strengthening the resilience of the state to mitigate impacts from disasters.

Jacob Holmes

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January 2, 2025

Governor appoints Jeff Smitherman as Alabama EMA acting director

Smitherman will take the helm immediately following his appointment becoming effective Saturday, May 21.

May 12, 2022

Gov. Kay Ivey tours Alabama tornado damage

Ivey urged local officials to assess all damage to improve the state's chance of getting federal disaster aid.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 29, 2021

Severe storms Monday and Tuesday, tornadoes possible Wednesday

Storms will move into Northwest Alabama after 11 a.m. Monday, bringing potentially damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 15, 2021

Merrill awards NASS Medallions to several power cooperatives

These medallions recognize individuals, groups and organizations for exceptional service and dedication to carrying out the mission of the National Association of Secretaries of State.

December 3, 2020

Secretary of State applauds utilities for restoring power to polling places

“Following the power outages caused by Hurricane Zeta, electric companies across the State of Alabama have stepped up to see that no polling place is left without power on Election Day."

November 3, 2020

Governor: Crews to begin restoring power today after Sally’s devastation

Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday said utility crews are expected to head into impacted areas along Alabama’s coast today to begin restoring power to those areas after slow-moving Hurricane Sally inundated Alabama with heavy winds and rain Wednesday. “Let me assure you they already had an army of people on the ground ready to do … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 17, 2020

Gov. Ivey declares state of emergency for Nate, expected to hit Alabama this weekend

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared a statewide state of emergency for Tropical Storm Nate, whose projected path has it hitting Alabama by Sunday. The state of emergency order also authorizes the State Emergency Operations Center in Clanton, Alabama, to monitor the storm. Ivey said in a statement that the … Continued

Sam Mattison

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October 6, 2017

Bentley Issues State of Emergency for Winter Weather

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For the second time this year, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has issued a state of emergency for unusual winter weather. Meteorologists are predicting snow and ice on Tuesday for much of Central Alabama. Governor Bentley said, “Alabama recently experienced a winter weather situation two weeks ago, and we are … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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February 11, 2014