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Governor Ivey Closes Some State Offices for Monday, Issues Directive for Others
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Sunday announced the closure of state offices in several Alabama counties ahead of the expected effects of Hurricane Irma. Due to the existing State …
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Governor Ivey Orders Level One Activation of Emergency Operations Center; Activates Alabama National Guard Personnel for State Active Duty
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Saturday authorized the activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Clanton to level one and the activation of the Alabama National…
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Governor Ivey Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Irma
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma, which is expected to begin affecting Alabama late this weekend and into the beginning of …
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Governor Ivey Urges Alabamians to Prepare for Hurricane Season and Monitor Hurricane Irma
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday stressed the importance of everyone getting prepared for Hurricane season, especially as we approach the peak of the season, according to t…
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Governor Ivey Names Brian Hastings Director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday she has named Brian Hastings as Director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. Director Hastings recently retired, with the rank…
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Governor Ivey Sends Additional Support to Texas to Help Hurricane Harvey Survivors
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday authorized additional support personnel from Alabama to assist Texas in response to the devastation resulting from Hurricane Harvey. Texas …
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Governor Ivey Encourages Alabamians to Donate Blood Following Hurricane Harvey
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday called on Alabamians to donate blood to aid the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Due to the massive devastation of this storm system, the state …
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Governor Ivey Urges Alabamians to Pray For and Help Harvey Survivors
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement in response to Hurricane Harvey. “Like all Americans, the people of Alabama are deeply moved by the massive devastati…
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Governor Ivey Celebrates Expansion at Baxter Opelika Facility
OPELIKA – Governor Kay Ivey attended a ribbon cutting today recognizing the completion of a significant expansion project at the Baxter manufacturing facility in Opelika. The expansi…
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Governor Ivey Authorizes Alabama National Guard to Assist in Hurricane Harvey Efforts
MONTGOMERY – Upon a request from the National Guard Bureau, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has authorized Alabama Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon to send two CH-47 Chinook Helicopters and t…