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Ivey Urges Alabamians to Prepare for Hurricane Isaias, Orders Coastal Evacuations

8 Oct 2026 4:30 p.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for 40 Alabama counties, closed state offices in nine counties and ordered tourists to evacuate Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Dauphin Island.

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Governor Ivey Secures $87 Million in RESTORE Act Funding for Alabama Coastal Projects

11 Jun 2026 2:59 p.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Governor Kay Ivey announced $87 million in RESTORE Act funding for Alabama's coastal restoration projects. These funds, part of a larger Gulf Coast effort, will address Deepwater Horizon oil spill impacts, enhancing wetlands, beaches, and water quality across the region.

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