MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Shelters and “Safer Places” have been announced in Mobile and Baldwin counties as severe weather is expected in the area.
MOBILE COUNTY:
Mobile County officials have released the list of “Safer Places” opening Saturday.
They are: —Chickasaw First Baptist Church, open for anyone, at 92 5th Street in Chickasaw.
—McKemie Place, open for women only. (COVID test required)
—Ryan’s Refuge, open for anyone including those with pets, 554 South Craft Highway in Mobile.
—Salvation Army, open for men only, 1009 Dauphin Street in Mobile.
—Waterfront Rescue Mission, open for men only, 279 South Washington Avenue in Mobile.
County officials say they will be open from 10 a.m. Saturday morning until “all clear.”
Call 2-1-1 in Mobile County for information and/or transportation.
A Safer Place is a place to go during severe weather that is safer than the outdoors, a mobile home, or similar. They are open for the duration of a weather event.
- Unless indicated, pets are not allowed except for service animals.
- Bring any food, blankets, toiletries, medications, etc. that may be needed during the immediate threat and duration of the weather event.
- Safer Places meet structural requirements, but these facilities are generously provided by organizations to assist their neighbors. They may not be certified tornado shelters, and absolute safety is not guaranteed.
BALDWIN COUNTY:
The Baldwin County EMA says there will be Safer Places locations open tomorrow for those seeking shelter.
The Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency says in a post on its Facebook page that “Safer Places” will open in two locations:
—St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 506 N Pine St. in Foley, opens at 10:00 a.m.. Saturday and closes 6:00 a.m. Sunday.
—Fairhope Methodist Church at 155 S. Section Street in Fairhope, opens at 2:00p.m. Saturday and closes 11:00 pm. Saturday night.
The post says people should bring bedding, toiletries, medications, and food and water.
It says cots and blankets will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and no drugs or alcohol permitted: violators will be asked to leave.
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