In the Birmingham area, local auditoriums and convention centers have been working all weekend to prepare for the influx of evacuees being bused toward the Magic City. Area programs such as the Red Cross and Salvation Army have also deployed supplies and personnel to head toward areas projected to be in the storms path.

Evacuees can find shelter at the following area locations:

• Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center: 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL
• Boutwell Auditorium: 1930 8th Ave. N, Birmingham, AL
• Bartow Arena: 1530 3rd Ave. S, Birmingham, AL
• Fair Park Arena: 2231 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL
• Jefferson State Community College: 2601 Carson Rd, Birmingham, AL
• Lawson State Community College: 3060 Wilson Rd. SW, Birmingham, AL
• Lawson State Comunity (Bessemer): 1100 9th Ave. SW, Birmingham, AL 

To get up to date evacuation and travel related information regarding Hurricane Gustav, please call the Alabama Department of Transportation Emergency Call Center at 1-888-588-2848.