Severe Weather Shelter Locations
Shelter locations
- United Methodist Church, 412 S. College: use north entry doors from the parking lot
- First Baptist Church, 803 College: use the east-side entrance
- City Hall, 221 W 5th: use the main north entry doors, available during business hours only
- Scott Community High School, 712 Main: use the east entry to the weight room
- Lutheran Church, 1102 Court: use the main entry on the northwest corner
- First Christian Church, 701 Main: use the west entry door to the basement
Tornado siren
- A five-minute signal indicates a warning.
- A one-minute signal indicates all clear.
Tornado safety
- The safest place is an underground shelter, basement, or safe room.
- If none is available, go to a small windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building.
- Mobile homes are not safe during tornadoes or other severe winds.
- If outdoors, seek a basement, shelter, or sturdy building.
- If driving, buckle your seat belt and go to the nearest sturdy shelter. If large objects are flying, pull over and park, keep your seat belt on, lower your head below the windows, and cover your head.
Information courtesy https://www.noaa.gov/ (opens in a new tab)