Different locations provide shelters for different needs such as pets, medical needs, emergency, and transitional sheltering.  When you go to a shelter be sure to bring your 3-day kit, hygiene items and any other special items that you may need during your shelter stay. 

Contact your local Emergency Management Agency for more information about sheltering.  Another resource is your local American Red Cross chapter.  Below you will find links to the Red Cross chapters throughout Alabama. 

Birmingham Area Chapter, Birmingham
Coffee County Chapter, Enterprise
Covington County Chapter, Andalusia
Etowah County Chapter, Gadsden
American Red Cross of Northwest Alabama, Florence
Lee County Chapter, Opelika
Madison - Marshall County Chapter, Huntsville
Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter, Mobile
American Red Cross of Central Alabama, Montgomery
Russell County Chapter, Phenix City
West Alabama Chapter, Tuscaloosa

For people with medical needs, disabilities, or special needs, visit:

http://www.disabilitypreparedness.gov/

During times of disaster be sure to listen to local radio stations and news channels for information on available shelters.