Safer Places for March 15 Severe Weather

Posted on: Mar 15th, 2025 | Announcements Press Releases Featured News

MOBILE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ALERT (8 a.m.) --

In advance of today’s anticipated severe weather event, multiple Safer Places are opening in Mobile County at 10 a.m. on March 15 and will remain open until "all clear."

Call 2-1-1 in Mobile County for information and/or transportation.

SAFER PLACES:

Chickasaw First Baptist Church • open for anyone • 92 5th Street, Chickasaw, AL 36611
McKemie Place • open for women only • (COVID test required)

Ryan’s Refuge • open for anyone including those with pets • 554 South Craft Highway, Mobile AL 36617

Salvation Army • open for men only • 1009 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36604

Waterfront Rescue Mission • open for men only • 279 North Washington Avenue, Mobile, AL 36603

Strong to severe thunderstorms are predicted to move through the area Saturday, March 15, between the early afternoon and midnight. In addition to heavy rainfall, this storm brings the potential for tornadic activity, sustained winds over 40 mph, and anticipated wind gusts of 70 mph or more.

A Safer Place is a place to go during severe weather that is safer than the outdoors, a mobile home, or similar. They are open for the duration of a weather event.

Unless indicated, pets are not allowed except for service animals.
Bring any food, blankets, toiletries, medications, etc. that may be needed during the immediate threat and duration of the weather event.
Safer Places meet structural requirements, but these facilities are generously provided by organizations to assist their neighbors. They may not be certified tornado shelters, and absolute safety is not guaranteed.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:

Waterfront Rescue Mission is serving as the lead organization.
United Way 2-1-1 is the primary point of contact.
Mobile County Emergency Management Agency is assisting with coordination.
The City of Mobile and Mobile County are not opening shelters.