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It’s important to know that low-interest federal disaster loans are for HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS, plus businesses of all sizes, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, small aquaculture businesses, and small agricultural cooperatives impacted by Hurricane Sally. All can apply for their uncompensated losses – i.e. their insurance wasn’t enough to complete their repairs or they didn’t have insurance. It’s free to apply and the interest rates are very low. Terms are up to 30 years to make the payments affordable, and no collateral is required for loans of $25,000 or less. Repayment begins 5 months [...]

FORTIFIED is a superior building standards program that uses scientific research to make residential and commercial construction better withstand severe weather. FORTIFIED goes above average building codes, which are minimum standards, by giving you options to increase the performance of your home or business against severe weather. Using third-party, independent FORTIFIED Evaluators, in-depth verification process gives consumers an added layer of protection by ensuring a home is built to the highest standards. The Retrofit Tax Deduction provides Alabama residents an opportunity to get a tax break when mitigating their homes or businesses. Upgrade to resist [...]

City: Foley City Hall is open. The number is 943-1545. The library, welcome center, museums and Graham Creek Nature Preserve Visitor Center are closed. Most will be closed for the rest of the week. Garbage pickup is on a new schedule this week. Monday – southeast quadrant of the city, Tuesday, northeast quadrant of the city, Wednesday – northwest quadrant of the city and Thursday, southwest quadrant of the city. Recycle service is suspended for now as the company that processes this was heavily damaged. Foley does not have a curfew. Utilities Baldwin [...]

Garbage Yesterday Foley’s sanitation crews worked from dawn until dusk and picked up a total of 158.65 tons of garbage. Add that to Saturday’s total of 75 tons for a weekend total of 233.65 tons of garbage! The average daily pickup is 40 tons, so this department went above and beyond to take care of city residents. The new garbage schedule of pickup by city quadrant begins today. Recycling is suspended until the city vendor, who received significant damage, comes back online. Please don’t burn garbage. Please don’t use blue recycle cans. The [...]

City officials and departments have worked throughout the weekend and are happy to say that cleanup is moving along at a brisk pace and power is being restored. There are many reports of neighbors helping each other. We know from experience that we are all in this together and that we will get through this. FEMA – Baldwin County has been approved by FEMA for Individual and Public assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Sally. There are three ways to register with FEMA before the assistance process can begin: 1. Call 1-800-621-3362 2. Register online [...]

*We would like to take a moment to explain the hurricane cleanup process as we expect it to proceed over the next few weeks. This does not affect your garbage service in the green cans, only storm debris of the following types: C&D (construction type debris), white goods (major appliances), and limbs/yard debris.  Please be aware that no mixed piles are allowed - all item types must be in distinct and separate piles or they cannot be picked up.  Check the following infographic for an example of how debris should be placed. Currently: Foley has hired a [...]

We know it has been an incredibly difficult week for the residents of our amazing city. We want you to know the City is working full-steam to assist you. *City crews have been out working to clear roads and have begun garbage pickup. *This Facebook page will continue to share as many timely posts regarding supply distribution so please continue to check back. *We are blessed to have partners like @Riviera Utilities and @Baldwin EMC working around the clock to restore power and water. *While situations like this often bring out the generosity [...]

* Tarps, water, ice and MRE distribution These items will be distributed as they become available at the Foley Soccer Fields off Hwy. 98. Directions: Access Cater Lee Way using either Co. Road 65 or N. Hickory Street, then south on Ralph Schumacher Lane. No access from Hwy. 98. These items will be available for free as long as they last. Distribution will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. * Commercial sanitation is being picked up on a priority basis (those who need it first) Friday and Saturday (September 18 and [...]

* Riviera Utilities boil order for drinking water expires at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. * Debris Removal - The city has a standing contract for storm-related debris removal. City public works department employees along with three crews are currently working to clear city streets, which is the top priority for citizens as well as for fire and police protection. Two additional contractor crews are in route to help. The crews must wait for utility companies to remove downed power lines before clearing any debris with electrical line entanglement. Details regarding actual debris [...]

The City of Foley is beginning garbage service on Saturday, Sept. 19. Due to damage and closed roads, the pickup THIS WEEKEND will be random. Place your garbage on the street. There will be no alley pickup. The trucks will pick up as much as possible that they can get to this weekend. DUE TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, there is a new schedule that will be in effect indefinitely. If the road is impassible for large trucks, the trucks will not be able to pick up. Do your best to make your can accessible [...]