City of Birmingham Government

Join Mayor Woodfin for a conversation about flooding in the city. Join us in person at Boutwell April 21 or watch on the city's page.

City offices will be closed April 15 in observance of Good Friday.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department would like to remind everyone that in the event of inclement weather, please stay weather aware and be safe in your commute to and from your destinations. Also keep in mind that there are four shelters available, in the birmingham area, available for use when inclement weather arise. Please see information below regarding our storm shelters:

1. 1707 Huntington Drive
Birmingham, AL 35214

2. 565 Sheridan Road
Birmingham, AL 35214

3. 1331 Third Street
Birmingham, AL 35214

4. 305 Pratt Highway
Birmingham, AL 35214

Spread the word: The City of Birmingham will hold an agility test for laborers and refuse collectors Friday, April 22 beginning at 9 a.m.

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4/13, 10:25am: Severe TIMING update: Latest trends are for a faster timeframe for the severe weather chances tonight - beginning as early as 7pm in the northwest and ending by 6am Thursday in the far southeast. Severe threat areas remain the same.

We're saying thank you to our host city, Birmingham! 🙌

Join USFL coaches, players, mascots & cheerleaders Friday, April 15 from 7–10am CT as they serve free coffee + donuts and give away free game tickets! 🍩☕️🎟

It's National Communications Week and we're happy to honor the servant leaders in 311 and 911 communications. Thank you for being lifelines for residents in need.

THIS SATURDAY: It's finally time to 🐎 with the Birmingham Stallions.

Be there when we kickoff! Get your tickets here: http://bit.ly/USFLInauguralTix

Congratulations 🎉to all the BPD 👮‍♀️Academy graduates 🎓class 117-149 who graduated today. They are ready to serve their . Welcome!!

🗣 CALLING ALL HBCU STUDENTS & ALUMNI 🗣

Are you interested in entrepreneurship or learning how to use technology to grow your business? Tune in for The World Games 2022 Birmingham HBCU Experience presented by Microsoft next Tuesday, April 12th at 5:30 pm.

Guest speakers for this virtual discussion will include Regina Johnson, Strategy Lead for Microsoft Black Partner Initiative; Jacqueline Beauchamp, Co-Founder & CEO of Engaged Media; Ryan Johnson, Co-Founder of Cxmmunity Co and Sherrell Dorsey, Founder of The Plug.

Registration is free. To sign up visit bit.ly/HBCUAL2022.

Our weekly look at year-to-date public safety stats, courtesy of the Birmingham Police Department.

46 firearms recovered last week

511 firearms recovered year-to-date 2022

626 firearms recovered year-to-date 2021

Orientation is tonight but there's still time to be part of this important program!

Today is the last day to sign up for The Academy of Civic Engagement (ACE). Orientation is tonight! Participants must be a resident or member of the business community in the City of Birmingham to enroll in ACE. To apply, visit: www.birminghamal.gov/ace.

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Severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening along and ahead of a frontal boundary. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats, though a tornado is also possible. Stay weather aware today and make sure you have a way to receive warnings!

Mayor Randall Woodfin presented Birmingham Public Library Executive Director Janine Langston with a proclamation for during today's Birmingham City Council meeting.

GirlSpring is hosting a FREE STEM Fair for girls in 6th through 12th grade, April 9 from 9 am - Noon at the Levite Jewish Community Center. Meet engineers, accountants, physicians, meteorologists, genetics counselors, environmental scientists, web and app developers, and more at this interactive fair! Discover the many career paths available in STEM and STEAM fields. ALL participants get swag bags! RSVP required at https://www.girlspring.com/shes-into-stem/

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Thunderstorms will continue through the day, with a few of these storms becoming severe. Frequent lightning, strong winds up to 70 mph, hail of quarter size or greater, and a tornado are possible. Heavy rain in the stronger storms could lead to localized flooding.

There's still time to apply for the Academy of Civic Engagement (ACE) this spring! Orientation starts April 7th. Invite your friends and family and apply for ACE today at birminghamal.gov/ace

In case you missed it: The Woodfin Administration recently marked 100 days of its second term. The Woodfin 100 event held at Birmingham Museum of Art served as a community conversation as transition team members presented suggestions and new ideas for the mayor to consider.

Watch the entire event below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCuKeLJpJPs&t=464s

Atlanta Braves fans stopped by Birmingham Crossplex today for the team's 'World Champions Trophy Tour.' Crowds were able to snap a pic with the 2021 World Series Trophy.

The tour is making 151 stops across the Southeast in celebration of 151 years of Braves baseball.

The Atlanta Braves' 2021 World Series Trophy stops by Birmingham Crossplex today! Take a picture with the trophy from 2-5 p.m.

Get in your morning workout in Fountain Heights this morning

Mayor Randall Woodfin has announced new appointments in the Department of Community Development:

Chris Hatcher, Recovery Czar/Chief Community Planner; Dr. Meghan V. Thomas, Director of Community Development; Adrienne Stitt, Director of the Grants Division; Cory Stallworth, Senior Deputy Director of Community Development; and Wendy Hicks, Deputy Director of Community Development.

Read more here: https://www.birminghamal.gov/2022/03/28/new-mayoral-appointments-in-the-department-of-community-development/

During the month of March we celebrated more than 30 incredible women changemakers in our city.

Catch up on our campaign by visiting birminghamal.gov/strongher and show love to the women who make us better.

Following their historic World Series Championship season, the Atlanta Braves are taking the 2021 World Series Trophy on tour with 151 stops across the Southeast, commemorating 151 years of Braves baseball.

The World Champions Trophy Tour Presented by Truist will stop at the Birmingham Crossplex, located at 2337 Bessemer Rd, on Sunday, April 3. Fans are invited to have their photo taken with the trophy from 2-5 p.m.

Come see the day-to-day workings of the City of Birmingham Government! Join us for the spring session of ACE on April 7th! Register at birminghamal.gov/ace