Perry County hurricane guide¶
The Perry County Emergency Management Agency in Marion coordinates emergency planning, response, and recovery for the county. Perry County is inland and has no storm surge evacuation zones, but tropical storms can still bring flooding, high winds, and tornadoes. The EMA runs storm shelters that open when severe weather threatens.
Checked on October 2, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Perry County Emergency Management Agency. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Emergency management office | 334-683-2236 | Office line at 1025 W. Green Street, Marion. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office | 334-683-6534 | Office line in Marion. Not for emergencies. |
| County information line | 334-683-2200 | Perry County Commission, 300 Washington St., Marion. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Perry County Emergency Management Agency: The county's emergency management page, with severe weather tips and the storm shelter list. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
The Perry County EMA owns four storm shelters for severe weather, including tornadoes: the Barnette-King Center in Marion, East Perry Daycare on County Road 64, the Uniontown Shelter on West Street, and the Pernell Shelter on Pernell Road. These are tornado shelters, not hurricane evacuation shelters. The City of Uniontown may also use the City Hall auditorium as a safe room; call Uniontown City Hall at 334-628-2011. The county website has no page of open shelters, so call the EMA office to find out which shelters are open when a storm threatens.
Official list of open evacuation centers
Radio, TV and weather¶
Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.
Radio stations¶
| Station | Frequency | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTXT | 98.1 FM | English | Emergency Alert System primary station (LP1) |
| WINL | 98.5 FM | English | Emergency Alert System primary station (LP2) |
| WUAL-FM | 91.5 FM | English | Emergency Alert System primary station (SR) |
Emergency Alert System roles come from the Alabama state EAS plan, last revised in January 2021, and the Alabama Broadcasters Association's station assignments of January 2026.
NOAA Weather Radio¶
A weather radio turns itself on for warnings, even in the middle of the night. Set it to this frequency.
| Station | Frequency | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|
| WNG635 | 162.450 MHz | Selma |
| WXL72 | 162.475 MHz | Demopolis |
TV stations¶
| Station | Channel | Network | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSFA (WSFA 12 News) | 12 | NBC | English |
| WAKA (WAKA Action 8 News) | 8 | CBS | English |
| WNCF (ABC32) | 32 | ABC | English |
| WCOV-TV (WCOV Fox 20) | 20 | Fox | English |
| WBXM-CD (Telemundo Montgomery) | 5 | Telemundo | Spanish |
| WAIQ (Alabama Public Television, APT) | 26 | PBS | English |
| WDIQ (Alabama Public Television, APT) | 2 | PBS | English |
| WIIQ (Alabama Public Television, APT) | 41 | PBS | English |
Official forecasts¶
- National Weather Service Birmingham: Local forecasts, watches, and warnings. Phone: 205-664-3010. Website.
- National Hurricane Center: Official hurricane forecasts, watches, and warnings. Website.
Power, water and debris¶
- Alabama Power: Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 800-888-2726. Website.
- Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation (BWEMC): Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 855-462-9362. Website.
- Central Alabama Electric Cooperative (CAEC): Report an outage online or by phone. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 800-619-5460. Website.
After the storm: help for displaced residents¶
If your home is damaged or you cannot go back, these organizations help with shelter, food, money, and paperwork. Many programs open only after a disaster declaration, so check their pages for current status.
Where to start¶
- 211 Connects Alabama: The 211 helpline for all 67 Alabama counties, run by nine local 211 offices of the United Ways of Alabama. Free and confidential, with help in over 150 languages. During disasters it shares information on shelters and road closures. Dial 211 at any hour, or call 888-421-1266. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211. Phone: 211. Website.
Housing and shelter¶
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers: After a federal declaration, these centers help you apply for aid in person. Use the locator to find the nearest one. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.
Food¶
- Selma Area Food Bank: Regional food bank for Dallas, Marengo, Perry, and Wilcox counties. Selma office. Phone: 334-872-4111. Website.
Money, work and insurance¶
- DisasterAssistance.gov: Apply for FEMA aid after a federal declaration. Phone: 1-800-621-3362. Website.
- SBA disaster loans: Low interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses after a declared disaster. Phone: 800-659-2955. Website.
Legal help¶
- Legal Services Alabama: Free civil legal help for low-income residents of all 67 counties, including help after a disaster with FEMA claims, insurance claims, housing, contractor fraud, and replacing documents. Apply by phone or online. Disaster Relief Hotline, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For other legal problems, call 866-456-4995, or 888-835-3505 in Spanish. Phone: 877-393-2333. Website.
Emotional support¶
- Indian Rivers Hope Pointe Behavioral Health Crisis Care: One of Alabama's six state-funded crisis centers, for a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis. 24/7 crisis care in Tuscaloosa, no appointment needed. For a crisis at any hour, you can also call or text 988. Phone: 205-391-4000. Website.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text, any time. Phone: 988.
Relief organizations¶
- American Red Cross Central East Alabama Chapter: The Red Cross chapter for 18 Alabama counties, part of the Red Cross Alabama and Mississippi Region. Shelter, emergency help, and disaster relief. Montgomery office. Selma office: 334-874-4641. Alexander City office: 256-234-3291. For disaster help at any hour, call 1-800-733-2767. Phone: 334-260-3980. Website.
Cities and towns¶
Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.
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 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://www.perrycountyal.gov/government/emergency-management-agency
- https://www.perrycountyal.gov/departments/column-3
- https://www.perrycountyal.gov/departments/emergency-management-agency/storm-shelters
- https://www.weather.gov/source/nwr/JS/CCL.js
- https://api.weather.gov/zones/county/ALC105
- https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WTXT
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WINL
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WUAL
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WSFA
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WAKA
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WNCF
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WCOV-TV
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WBXM-CD
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WAIQ
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WDIQ
- https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/api/service/facility/search/WIIQ
- https://www.alabamapower.com/residential/residential-faqs.html
- https://blackwarrioremc.com/outage/
- https://caec.coop/
- https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator
- https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
- https://www.sba.gov/disaster/
- https://mh.alabama.gov/crisis-centers/
- https://www.211connectsalabama.org/frequently-asked-questions/
- https://www.selmafoodbank.com/
- https://legalservicesalabama.org/disaster-relief/
- https://www.redcross.org/local/al-ms/about-us/locations/central-east-alabama.html