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Governor surveys damage from Hurricane Sally

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held press conferences in Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island after touring the storm damaged Alabama Gulf Coast, which was battered by Hurricane Sally last week. Three Alabama counties have been approved for individual and public assistance from FEMA. Baldwin, Mobile and Escambia counties were approved for both IA and PA. “When … Continued
September 21, 2020

More than 99 percent of power customers have power restored following Sally

Alabama Power said Sunday that 99 percent of customers who lost power in Hurricane Sally have had their power restored. Alabama Power made the announcement on Twitter Sunday evening. “Alabama Power and assisting crews have restored power to 99% of customers able to receive it following the destruction of Hurricane Sally,” the company said. More … Continued
September 21, 2020

Alabama Democrats: Tuberville doesn’t have a plan or experience

The Alabama Democratic Party on Wednesday released a statement slamming Republican Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville for not commenting on Hurricane Sally. Tuberville is challenging U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, in the Nov. 3 general election. “Tommy Tuberville said he didn’t have a clue how to address the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, so it isn’t surprising that … Continued
September 18, 2020

Bidens suggest that Hurricane Sally due to climate change

Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, released a joint statement this week on Hurricane Sally, suggesting that the hurricane and fires in the West are due in part to or exacerbated by climate change. “Jill and I are praying for everyone from the Gulf Coast in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, … Continued
September 18, 2020

Orange Beach and Gulf Shores closed to tourists

The top tourist towns in Alabama are closed to tourists as the two beachfront towns clean up from the biggest hurricane to hit the state’s Gulf Coast since Ivan in 2004. Hurricane Sally plowed into Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and surrounding communities before dawn Wednesday, doing tremendous damage. Tourists are banned from visiting Gulf Shores, … Continued
September 17, 2020

Evacuations recommended as Sally moves toward Alabama as a hurricane

Tropical Storm Sally has intensified into a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center, prompting recommended evacuations along Alabama’s Gulf Coast as the storm approaches and continues an eastward drift that is bringing it closer to Alabama. At 4 p.m. Monday, Hurricane Sally was upgraded to a Category 2 storm. Its more easterly track now … Continued
September 14, 2020

Tropical Storm Sally likely to impact Alabama this week

Tropical Storm Sally is currently southeast of Biloxi, Mississippi. While the eye of the storm is not expected to come ashore in Alabama, the storm is expected to impact Alabama’s weather through this week. As of 4 a.m. Monday morning, Tropical Storm Sally is about 175 miles southeast of Biloxi, Mississippi, with winds of 60 … Continued
September 14, 2020