LIST: Storm shelters available across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) – As the severe weather threat moves into West Tennessee Monday, several organizations are opening shelters to local residents.
Here is a list of shelters across the area. Be sure to check back for future listings as they are announced.
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Crockett County
- The Alamo Storm Shelter located on Ball Park Loop will be open at 4 p.m.
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Carroll County
- Two FEMA-approved tornado shelters will be available during severe weather. One at the Carroll County Jail located at 200 Norandal Drive in Huntingdon; Another at Bethel University located at 105 Campus Drive in McKenzie.
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Hardin County
- If a tornado warning is issued, these shelters will be available: Basement of the Hardin County Courthouse located at 65 Court Street in Savannah (this shelter is not FEMA-rated); The Saltillo Storm Shelter located at 47680 Highway 69 in Saltillo (this shelter is FEMA-rated). View shelter rules here.
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Henderson County
- The Watson Center located at 50 Natchez Trace Drive will be open beginning at 6 p.m. If the weather degrades further by then, new opening times will be posted here.
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Henry County
- The Henry County Sheriff’s Office will be opening storm shelters at Harrelson, Henry and Lakewood Schools beginning at 6 p.m.
- Storm Shelters at Inman & Rhea Schools will opening at 6 p.m.
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Madison County
- The Carl Perkins Civic Center will be opening at 4 p.m. as a safe place for any who need it.
- The following locations in Jackson will be opening at 4 p.m. as well: Jackson Regional Airport located at 308 Grady Montgomery Drive; Pope School located at 1081 Ashport Road.
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Weakley County
- The Community Safe Room located at 701 N Lindell Street in Martin is now open as of 4 p.m. due to an active tornado watch for the area. This facility operates as a FEMA-rated F5 tornado safe room. For more details and guidelines for this shelter, click here.
It is important to stay weather aware amid storm threats, and to make sure you have several ways to receive warnings as they are issued. Find more storm coverage on our Facebook, live broadcasts, or by clicking here.
