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September 2, 2008 - 3:12 pm
Baldwin County Update
Shelters Closed:
- Baldwin County Coliseum 19477 Fairground Road Robertsdale, AL 36567
- Faulkner State Community College 1900 Hwy 31 S. Bay Minette, AL 36507
Anyone needing shelter should contact the American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter at (251) 972-8512.
Mandatory Evacuation Order Lifted:
Alabama Governor Bob Riley has lifted the mandatory evacuation order for all of Baldwin County. It is safe to return to all areas.
ROADS
CLOSED – Bridge on Leahman Road in Summerdale
All other Baldwin County Roads are open.
Residents are urged to use caution as you drive over roads that were flooded and washed out.
For more community information, please read on….
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September 2, 2008 - 9:12 am
ROAD OPENINGS
The Baldwin County Highway Department has re-opened the following roads:
- County Road 32 East of Greeno Road
- County Road 48 at Fish River
Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Baldwin County Highway Department will continue to monitor flood prone areas. In the event further action is needed an immediate notification will be given.
For more information or to report roadway flooding, contact the Baldwin County EMA at (251) 972-6807.
Source: “News Release: Hurricane Gustav #10.” Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency. September 2008, 10:30 PM.
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September 1, 2008 - 8:23 pm
ROAD CLOSINGS
- County Road 32 East of Greeno Road
- County Road 48 at Fish River
Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Baldwin County Highway Department will continue to monitor flood prone areas. In the event further action is needed an immediate notification will be given.
For more information or to report roadway flooding, contact the Baldwin County EMA at (251) 972-6807.
BALDWIN COUNTY FACILITY OPENINGS
ALL Baldwin County Commission facilities, including the Baldwin County Courthouses, will be open on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, during regular operating hours.
All Baldwin County Commission employees should report to work as regularly scheduled on September 2, 2008.
Source: “Hurricane Gustav #7.” Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency. 1 September 2008, 6:00 PM.
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August 31, 2008 - 10:35 am
BALDWIN COUNTY MANDATORY EVACUATION
Alabama Governor Bob Riley has issued a Mandatory Evacuation for the following areas in Baldwin County:
- Fort Morgan Peninsula
- Plash Island
- All low lying, surge and flood prone areas in unincorporated Baldwin County
- All areas south of Fort Morgan Road in the City of Gulf Shores
For more information contact the Baldwin County EMA at (251) 972-6807 or visit www.co.baldwin.al.us.
Source: “News Release: Hurrricane Gustav #4.” Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency. 31 August 2008, 5:30 AM.
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August 31, 2008 - 10:17 am
BALDWIN COUNTY VOLUNTARY EVACUATION
On behalf of the Baldwin County Commission, the Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has issued a Voluntary Evacuation for the following areas:
• Fort Morgan Peninsula
• Plash Island
• All low lying, surge and flood prone areas in unincorporated Baldwin County
• All areas south of Fort Morgan Road in the City of Gulf Shores
For information concerning Baldwin County Severe Weather and Community Alerts, Baldwin County residents should call the:
Baldwin County Severe Weather Bulletin Board System at (251) 947-1150
All other Baldwin County EMA information can be obtained at www.co.baldwin.al.us or (251) 972-6807.
Source: “News Release: Hurricane Gustav #3.” Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency. 30 August 2008, 8:30 PM.
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August 30, 2008 - 2:58 pm
Fort Morgan Trash to be Collected on Sunday
Due to possible effects of Hurricane Gustav, the Baldwin County Solid Waste Department will collect household garbage for the unincorporated areas of Fort Morgan on Sunday, August 31, 2008.
Fort Morgan Residents should do the following:
- Place household garbage out for collection by 9:00 a.m., Sunday, August 31, 2008, in sturdy plastic bags. Double bag the garbage if necessary. DO NOT put your garbage in garbage cans.
- Garbage cans should be secured similar to patio furniture and other outdoor items that may be blown around by the storm.
Source: “Press Release: Hurricane Gustav #2- Ft. Morgan Garbage Collected on Sunday.” Baldwin County Office of Emergency Management. 30 August 2008, 1:30 PM.
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