Mobile County EMA: Cold-weather Event of Nov. 9-12 Totals and Thanks

Posted on: Nov 21st, 2025 | Announcements Featured News Press Releases

MOBILE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY – Multiple organizations in Mobile County came together to shelter those in need during the potentially life-threatening cold weather event of Nov. 9 to 12, 2025.

Over three evenings, 401 people were sheltered, more than 828 meals were served, and 58 volunteer hours were donated during this coordinated sheltering effort.

Waterfront Rescue Mission coordinated shelter activity among these facilities:

Waterfront Rescue Mission
McKemmie Place
Salvation Army
Dauphinway United Methodist Church
Central Presbyterian Church

Mobile County Emergency Management Agency and the following supported the cold-weather shelter operations:

Dauphinway United Methodist and Central Presbyterian churches’ volunteers
211 (United Way of Southwest Alabama/Lifelines Counseling Services)
Mobile County Animal Shelter
Mobile County Health Department
Mobile County Department of Public Affairs
The Wave Transit Service
City of Mobile
City of Mobile Animal Services
Dumas Wesley Community Center
American Red Cross
HOPE For All Gulf Coast
Driftwood Housing
Alta Pointe
Rain Group
Mercy Life
Colors of Love

Those seeking shelter included adults and families with children who did not have shelter or heating substantial enough for below-40-degree weather, as well as those who are unhoused. As a result of this sheltering effort, some of the people who sought shelter have been directed to services.