Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of this weekend’s severe weather. “The state of Alabama is at risk for potentially dangerous, severe weather throughout this weekend, so it is critical that everyone stays very aware of their local forecasts,” reads today’s release.

While there’s no need to hoard, consider stocking up on essentials in case of a power outage that could last a few days Pack a bag: Prepare a bag in case you need to leave home in a hurry. Some items you can include are: a flashlight with batteries;