Emergency declaration activates disaster preparations, anti-price-gouging protections and emergency transportation measures ahead of potentially dangerous weather Friday.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency in 40 counties as Tropical Storm Isaias threatens to bring damaging winds, flooding and potentially hurricane conditions to portions of the state beginning Friday evening.
The emergency declaration, signed Wednesday, Oct. 7, took effect at 4 p.m. Central and authorizes state agencies to mobilize resources, coordinate emergency response operations and prepare for potentially widespread disruptions to communities and essential services.
The proclamation remains in effect through 11:59 p.m. Oct. 14 unless extended or terminated earlier.
“At this moment, forecasts continue to show the real likelihood that the tropical system brewing in the Gulf could impact Alabama as a hurricane as early as Friday,” Ivey said in a statement.
The governor urged residents to monitor weather forecasts, reconsider travel plans when necessary and prepare for deteriorating conditions ahead of the weekend.
The National Weather Service forecasts cited in the proclamation indicate that coastal and central Alabama could experience strong winds, flooding and possible tornadoes beginning Friday evening, Oct. 9.
Officials warned that the storm could threaten public safety, damage private property and disrupt essential utilities.

