‘Two Alabamians have lost their lives’: Gov. Ivey confirms Isaias deaths

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7VIEW ALL PHOTOSTree Falls on House Along Monterey Drive in East Birmingham October 10, 2026 (abc3340.com)Comment on this story0CommentShare storySharetopics: IsaiasKay IveyAlabamaBirminghamFEMAHurricanePoweroutagesCleanupBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Gov. Kay Ivey confirmed Saturday that two Alabamians have died as a result of Isaias, as crews across the state continue clearing fallen trees, restoring electricity and assessing damage left behind by the storm.

One of the deaths occurred in Birmingham, where emergency crews responded to a report of a tree falling onto an occupied home on Monterey Drive.

The governor announced the deaths Saturday morning as the remnants of Isaias continued moving north through Alabama.

"This storm cannot clear fast enough," Ivey said in a statement. "It brought in heavy winds throughout Alabama, taking down trees, knocking out power and doing some damage. Unfortunately, we have also learned that two Alabamians have lost their lives."

The governor said she was praying for the victims' loved ones and thanked emergency crews working across the state.

The location and circumstances of the second death were not immediately provided in the governor's statement.

Ivey said all major roadways across Alabama, including the Intercoastal Waterway, have reopened following the storm.

However, some roads remain closed because of downed power lines and other storm-related hazards.

In Escambia County, crews are still working to reopen a portion of U.S. 31 north of Brewton.

"I offer my sincere thanks, too, for the various crews we have positioned throughout the state who have been diligently working to clear debris and restore power," Ivey said. "That is the focus right now, and I am proud to report that all major roadways, including the ICW, have been reopened."

The governor urged residents to remain cautious as cleanup continues, particularly around downed power lines and areas where crews are working.

Ivey's office said the governor spoke Saturday morning with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Cameron Hamilton as Alabama continued responding to the storm.

She also remains in contact with Alabama Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Smitherman.

Emergency crews positioned throughout the state are working to remove debris and restore electricity to affected communities.

The governor also officially rescinded the supplemental state of emergency proclamation that required nonresidents to evacuate designated areas of Mobile and Baldwin counties.

The action lifts that specific evacuation requirement as conditions improve along Alabama's Gulf Coast.

Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, Friday evening as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.

The storm weakened rapidly as it moved inland, becoming a post-tropical cyclone over Alabama early Saturday.

By 4 a.m., maximum sustained winds had decreased to 35 mph, and the National Hurricane Center issued its final advisory.

Despite the weakening, the storm brought strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall to portions of Alabama, knocking down trees and power lines and creating hazardous travel conditions.

The National Weather Service has warned that localized flooding could remain a concern even as winds and rainfall diminish.

Ivey urged Alabamians to remain vigilant during recovery efforts.

"Fellow Alabamians, please continue being smart today as cleanup continues," Ivey said. "Safety for y'all is the main thing today."