Decatur hurricane guide¶

Decatur is a city in northern Alabama, far from the coast. The city's website has an emergency shelters page, which covers Morgan County, and an email notification sign up. For county agencies, see the Limestone County page.

Official website: decatur-al.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Decatur Enotify: The city's email notification sign up page. Website.
• Emergency Shelters and Preparedness (City of Decatur): The city's page on emergency shelters for Morgan County. Website.

Evacuation centers¶

The city's emergency shelters page, which covers Morgan County, says shelters located at schools are open to the public only during non-school hours, and that people with cats or dogs may seek shelter at City Hall if the animals are leashed or crated. Shelters are announced for each storm, so check city and county alerts to find out whether any is open.

County services that cover Decatur¶

Limestone County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Decatur. The Limestone County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Official list of open evacuation centers
• Limestone County Emergency Management Agency: The county EMA page, with the storm shelters page. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.decatur-al.gov/
• https://www.decatur-al.gov/government/departments/police/index.php
• https://www.decatur-al.gov/government/departments/fire_rescue/emergency_shelters_for_morgan_county.php
• https://www.decatur-al.gov/enotify/index.php