Mobile County VOAD

08/30/2025

🌟 Lend a hand when it matters most! 🌟
We’re looking for volunteers to help support community shelters during emergencies. Get involved and sign up today to be part of a team that makes a difference when neighbors need it most. 💙

08/30/2025

🌟 Meet Michael Dillaber 🌟
With 29 years of disaster-related experience — from serving as Mobile County and Alabama State VOAD President to contributing to long-term recovery after Hurricanes Ivan & Katrina — Michael brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. He joined Mobile County EMA in 2023 as a Plans & Operations Officer, and we’re grateful for his expertise and dedication.
Outside of work, he and his wife of 32 years enjoy caring for a variety of animals including two large tortoises. Emergency Management must run in the family – Their son, Benjamin, is the Deputy Director at Clarke County EMA.

11/22/2024

11/22/2024

Operation: Christmas Rescue will take place until December 17, 2024. Mountain City, Tennessee was hit hard by the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The area has 3,000 kids that we are doing a Toy Drive for. Please go to our Amazon Wish List and purchase a gift for these kids. Assist us in, : Bringing Hope & Joy to the Mountains".

04/09/2024

Be weather aware Wednesday – Know what the watches/ warnings are

04/09/2024

⚠️⛈🌪Severe thunderstorms are likely Wednesday into Wednesday evening. Destructive straight line wind gusts of 80 mph possible. Tornadoes could be strong (EF-2+). Stay weather aware Wednesday and have multiple ways to receive warnings! Be prepared to take quick action in the case warnings are issued.

05/16/2022

Mobile County VOAD is meeting May 24th at Mobile County Emergency Management Agency at 9:00 AM

08/15/2021

Welcome to Hurricane Season 2021

06/26/2021

Help needed in Escambia County, AL, East Brewton area. Debris removal, chainsaw work, and emergency roof repair (tarps, etc.).
If you can help contact Linda or Sandy, (251) 314-1442.
Let us know what you are doing

10/10/2020

Now that the threat from Delta is decreasing, FEMA mobile registration intake centers are reopening starting Monday.

FEMA - Mobile Registration Intake Centers (MRICs) will reopen on Monday, Oct. 12.

The MRICs can assist Hurricane Sally survivors without internet access or telephones.

They are open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The following locations will be open in Mobile County:

Theodore Oaks Shopping Center, 5808 U.S. Hwy. 90 West, Theodore; open Monday, Oct. 12 through Thursday, Oct. 15.
Grand Bay Community Center, 11610 U.S. Hwy 90, Grand Bay; open Monday, Oct. 12 through Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Prichard City Hall, 216 E. Prichard Avenue, Prichard; open Wednesday, October 14th through Thursday, October 15th.
All MRIC’s will shut down COB on Thursday, October 15th for demobilization.



Residents can still apply for federal assistance, check the status of their application, ask questions and get information in several ways:

Online at www.disasterassistance.gov;
By calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585).
By downloading the FEMA app to a smartphone or tablet

09/29/2020

If you or someone you know in Mobile County needs assistance accessing FEMA relief following Hurricane Sally, read on!

09/26/2020

Mobile County to Begin Hurricane Sally Debris Removal Next Week

The Mobile County Commission will begin Hurricane Sally debris removal on Monday, September 28, 2020.

It is not necessary for residents to report the debris, however if they wish, they can report it by completing the online survey, sending an email to [email protected] (and include your name and address), or calling the Hurricane Sally Debris Removal Line at 251-574-4930. The call line is monitored Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After hours, please leave a voice mail.