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Alabama Youth Be Ready Video Contest
September 1-30, 2026
Severe weather can happen without warning. Do you know what to do when it does?
Alabama is the 24th most populous state in the nation; however, it ranks 9th for major disaster declarations. From tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to hurricanes, flooding, and other emergencies, disasters can occur with little warning. Preparing before an emergency
happens is one of the most effective ways to protect lives, reduce damage, and build stronger, more resilient communities. The Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services, in partnership with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, Alabama State Department of Education, Alabama Independent School Association, Montgomery City/County EMA, FEMA, the National Weather Service, and United Ways of Alabama, invites Alabama high school students to get creative, spread the word, and help their communities Be Ready for severe weather.
The Alabama Youth Be Ready Video Contest challenges students in grades 9–12 to create an original video that educates others about severe weather safety and preparedness. The Alabama Youth Be Ready Video Contest is designed to remind the youth of Alabama that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep families and communities safe. This is a time to focus on educating the public about severe weather safety and preparedness.
Entries start Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The deadline to submit an entry is Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
Submission
To enter the Alabama Youth Be Ready Video Contest, visit Application Information.
Judging Information
The contest will award three (3) schools for their winning video submission.
Awards
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Top three schools will be notified.
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Awards Ceremony will be held March 4, 2027 during Alabama Youth Be Ready Day at Cramton Bowl Mulltiplex in Montgomery, Alabama, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Judges reserve the right to use sole discretion in selecting the submissions to be recognized. Under no condition may schools, parents or students contact a judge to dispute the status of any entry.
Refer application questions to jonathan.thompson@alsde.edu.
