Media Contact: 

Kay Maghan • Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
[email protected] • AlabamasBeaches.com/Media
1-800-745-SAND • 251-974-4625 (direct) • 251-752-8448 (cell)

GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, AL – As Hurricane Isaias impacted the northern Gulf Coast on Friday, Oct. 9, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism announces that Alabama’s Beaches experienced minimal damage.

“We first want to send out thoughts and prayers to all our neighbors to the east in Florida and everyone in Alabama affected by the storm. We know that their impacts are significant and want to let them know that we are here to help in any way we can,” said Beth Gendler, President & CEO, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (GSOBT).

“We have been in constant communication with both cities and the county emergency management agency, and we are very thankful to tell our guests that our beach communities experienced little impact from Hurricane Isaias, and we stand ready to welcome them to our 32 miles of white sand beaches. As of this morning, our beaches are under yellow flag conditions.”

According to the City of Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft, “For there to be such little damage and many of our businesses already back open the day after this storm, we are thankful, just very thankful with the outcome for our city and the entire destination. Evacuation orders have been lifted, bridges are open, and we are proud to welcome folks back to our Small Town, Big Beach.”

Likewise, in the City of Orange Beach, Mayor Tony Kennon reports, “We dodged a bullet, and we thank God for that. We will be picking up debris from our minor damage. Multiple city facilities are back open, with full opening on Monday. We’re open and back to business. We send our prayers to everyone to our east, and anyone who needs it can call us for help.”

“Our community is familiar with the impact and unpredictability of these storms,” said Gendler. “Just a few years ago, our destination was extremely impacted by Hurricane Sally. Our hearts go out to our neighbors in Florida and the challenges they may face in the coming days and weeks because we know first-hand what it is like to recover from such a devastating event.”

For more information, visit AlabamasBeaches.com.

About Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism:

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism serves as the official destination marketing organization for the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in addition to the unincorporated area of Fort Morgan. To learn more about Alabama’s 32 miles of white-sand beaches, visit AlabamasBeaches.com. This convention and visitors bureau is an accredited Destination Marketing Organization.