Alabama EMA participates in “Redstone Ready” preparedness event
September is National Preparedness Month in America – and preparedness was the theme at the “Redstone Ready” Preparedness Roundup in […]
“Ready for Anything” Episode 2: 25 years after 9/11, will cyberterrorism be our next big threat?
A new episode of the Alabama EMA’s Ready for Anything podcast is now live! Here’s a preview. This month’s […]
Governor Ivey signs proclamation designating September as National Preparedness Month
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency joined Governor Kay Ivey for a ceremony designating September as National Preparedness Month in Alabama. […]
“Ready for Anything” EMA Podcast is now available!
“Ready for Anything by Alabama EMA” is now officially LIVE! The first episode introduces you to the mission of the […]
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
Governor Ivey Announces Activation of Statewide Notification System MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the activation of a […]
State EMA leadership briefs county leaders on new camp safety and dam safety laws
Keeping people safe – that was the common message in multiple presentations given by Alabama EMA at the Association of […]
Alabama EMA Director Jeff Smitherman updates major FEMA funding changes
The way the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) distributes money to help with disasters is changing fast – and the […]
Alabama EMA prepares to launch “Ready for Anything” podcast
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency is finalizing Episode 1 of its new podcast – “Ready for Anything.” This podcast will […]
“What if” scenario puts hurricane response to the test
As Hurricane Helene brutally reminded us, hurricanes can have devastating effects well inland – especially when terrain gets involved. While […]
Emergency managers and partners practice for disaster at Plant Farley
Did you know that Alabama is home to two nuclear power plants? They are located in the corners of the […]