FOLEY – Anyone needing shelter from anticipated winter weather conditions can go to a shelter in Foley that will open at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19.

The shelter will be at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 506 N. Pine St. in Foley. The facility is scheduled to be open until noon Wednesday, Jan. 22. 

The church is working with the Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency to provide a Safer Place shelter for  residents and visitors in need of warmth and safety. Anyone  needing to contact the Safer Place for any reason can call 251-256-8202. 

Individuals seeking shelter should bring essential items, such as blankets, pillows,  personal medications and any other necessities for their stay. 

The Baldwin County EMA has worked in coordination with Voluntary Organizations Active in  Disaster to ensure resources and support are in place for an effective community  response during this event. 

Low temperatures in Foley are forecast to be in the 20s for much of the upcoming week.

Winter Weather Preparedness Tips for Baldwin County 

As winter weather is unusual in Baldwin County, residents and visitors are encouraged to take  the following precautions: 

  • Avoid Travel: Stay off the roads if possible. Icy conditions, particularly on bridges and  overpasses, can make travel hazardous. 
  • Prepare Your Home: Keep extra blankets, flashlights, and batteries on hand. If using a  space heater, follow safety guidelines and keep it away from flammable materials. • Protect Pipes: Insulate pipes and allow faucets to drip during freezing temperatures to  prevent freezing. 
  • Bring Pets Indoors: Ensure pets are safe and warm inside your home. 
  • Stay Informed: Monitor updates from the National Weather Service and Baldwin  County EMA for the latest information. 

If you must drive on the roadways, please be cautious and heed the following safe winter  weather driving tips: 

  • Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. 
  • Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake. • Turn your lights on for increased visibility. 
  • Don’t use cruise control or overdrive on ice roads. 

Baldwin County Commission Highway Department is monitoring road conditions and will  deploy sand as needed to address icy areas. 

To receive Baldwin County Alerts and Weather Updates, please visit:  – www.AlertBaldwin.com 

Follow Baldwin County EMA on the following social media platforms: – Facebook – www.facebook.com/BaldwinCountyEMA 

– Twitter – www.twitter.com/BaldwinEMA 

– Instagram – www.instagram.com/baldwin.ema 

Additional Sources of Information: 

– Baldwin County EMA – www.baldwincountyal.gov/EMA 

– National Weather Service Mobile – www.weather.gov/mob/ 

– U.S. Department of Homeland Security – www.Ready.gov  

For more information, contact the Baldwin County EMA at (251) 972-6807. In the event of an  emergency, please dial 9-1-1.