HomeLocalGov. Ivey issues state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm SallyGov. Ivey issues state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm SallyMon, September 14, 2020 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital TeamSHARE NOW MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for Alabama ahead of Tropical Storm Sally.The storm system is expected to upgrade to a hurricane sometime today.Here’s what Gov. Ivey had to say.