Mobile County's Hurricane Ida Shelter Closure/Adjustments

Posted on: Aug 30th, 2021 | News and Announcements Press Releases featured news

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, 2:45 p.m., Hurricane Ida Update) – The Mobile County shelter at Theodore High School closed Aug. 30. The school will be cleaned according to Mobile County Public School System’s COVID-19 sanitation protocols.

Mobile County Health Department concluded its Medical Needs team services at the Mobile County Shelter. Mobile County transported those who remained at the shelter to Springhill Community Center (1151 Springhill Ave, Mobile, AL 36604).

Mobile County general population emergency shelter services will continue there for those who remain in need.

The shelter will accept new general population clients at Springhill Community Center beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 30. Those in need of shelter services should call 1-800-RED-CROSS. This is not a medical needs shelter. CDC COVID-19 protocols continue to apply, which includes required mask wearing, required 6-foot social distancing and required pre-admission COVID screenings.