Hurricane Isaias: Business & Community Resource Guide
Last updated: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, 1:28 p.m.
The Mobile Chamber has gathered key resources, phone numbers, websites and apps in one place. Use this guide to stay informed, prepare your business and homes, and connect with support before, during and after the storm.
Monitor
Mobile County EMA – Evacuation zones, shelter information, official updates
- www.mobilecountyema.gov
- facebook.com/MobileCountyEMA
- instagram.com/mobilecountyema
- iPhone App
- Android App
Mobile County
City of Mobile: Hurricane Preparedness Guide and Emergency Alerts
The City of Mobile has institued a general curfew beginning at 7 p.m., Oct. 9 through 6 a.m. Oct. 10.
NOAA National Weather Service
National Weather Service Mobile/Pensacola:
Live Webcam Monitoring:
Local News Outlets:
Radio: Keeping a battery-powered radio and/or a NOAA weather radio is also highly encouraged. The National Weather Radio Station for Mobile is KEC61 at frequency 162.550.
Prepare
Ready.gov: Emergency Supply Kit
City of Mobile: Flood Zones
City of Mobile: 2026 Preparedness Guide
Sandbags: The City of Mobile will be providing sand and sandbags for residents in flood-prone areas. The sandbags will be available at Mobile Police Department Precinct 1 located at 2601 Dauphin Island Parkway Suite D or the James Seals Community Center at 540 Texas Street. They will be available while supplies last, starting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 8.
Animal Shelter Emergency Fosters: The City of Mobile Animal Services Department is looking for emergency fosters ahead of the storm. If you are local to Mobile or the surrounding areas, please submit a foster application by clicking here.
Evacuations
Evacuation zones: Know Your Evacuation Zone
Mobile County EMA: Evacuation Routes
Shelters
Mobile County EMA: Emergency Shelter Updates
Three public shelters will open at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9:
- Theodore High School: General population and medical needs shelter
- 6201 Swedetown Road North, Theodore, AL 36582
- Baker High School: General population shelter
- 8901 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
- Collins-Rhodes Elementary School: General population shelter
- 5110 St. Stephens Rd, Eight Mile, AL 36613
Those in need of transportation to a shelter should call 2-1-1.
Only trained service animals are permitted inside the shelters. Mobile County Animal Shelter will have vehicles stationed at each location to accept household pets for transport to the County’s animal shelter on Howells Ferry Road, where they will be cared for while their owners are sheltering.
Resident should arrive prepared to meet their basic needs. Recommended items include:
- prescription medications and essential medical supplies
- baby formula, diapers and other special dietary items
- food, water and personal necessities for up to 72 hours
- bedding, blankets, pillows and person hygiene items
- cleaning items like soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes or general household cleaning supplies to disinfect surfaces
Utilities
Mobile Area Water & Sewege System (MAWSS) – www.mawss.com/residential/emergencies
For 24/7 emergency service, call 251-694-3165.
Spire Gas – https://www.spireenergy.com/
If you’re experiencing a gas-related emergency, please dial 911.
For customer service, call 800-292-4008.
Recover
Alabama Department of Insurance – https://aldoi.gov/
FEMA – Flood Insurance
CDC:
United Way of Southwest Alabama: 2-1-1
City of Mobile 3-1-1: To request non-emergency support from the City of Mobile and report road obstructions, submit a 311 request.
Mobile Police Department – To report a non-emergency to MPD, call 251-208-7211.
Mobile Fire-Rescue
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT): Road Status Map
Mobile County Public Schools: To contact student services, call 251-221-4245.
Support
United Way of Southwest Alabama: Community Crisis Fund
United Way of Southwest Alabama: Disaster Assistance and Volunteer Opportunities
Business Resources
Mobile County EMA: Business and Your Workplace
Ready.gov:
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation:
Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R)
Small businesses that complete the preparedness checklist and enroll in R4R may be eligible to apply for a $5,000 recovery grant if impacted by this hurricane or a future disaster. Encourage your members to take 10 minutes to sign up now.
Disaster Help Desk for Business
A free AI-powered resource available before, during, and after a disaster. Members can get guidance on immediate preparedness steps, access relief information, and plan for long-term recovery at any stage of the storm.
Resilience in a Box
A step-by-step disaster preparedness toolkit developed with The UPS Foundation. It includes a Business Preparedness Checklist, Top 20 Preparedness Tips, and a Business Disaster Resilience Workbook — all practical tools your members can use immediately.
Disaster Quick Guides
Practical preparedness and recovery guides designed specifically for chambers of commerce and small businesses. Separate guides are available for chamber preparedness, chamber recovery, small business preparedness, and small business recovery.
Small Business Administration: Disaster Assistance for Businesses
Forecasts, evacuation instructions and shelter availability can change. Use the official links above for the latest information.
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