We are in our active severe weather season in Alabama and being prepared can make all of the difference. Below are some tips to help keep you safe during severe weather.
Blount County Storm Shelters
- Oneonta Shelter – 101 1st St. South Oneonta, AL 35121
- Blountsville Shelter – 195 Water St. Blountsville, AL 35031
- Cleveland Shelter – 485 Park Rd. Cleveland, AL 35049
- Hayden Shelter – 825 County Hwy. 7 Hayden, AL 35079
- Susan Moore Shelter- 4572 Susan Moore Rd. Susan Moore, AL 35952
- Snead Shelter – 55 McCall St. Snead, AL 35952
- Locust Fork Shelter – 28 Town Hall Rd. Locust Fork, AL 35097
Safest Places in the Home
- Basement
- Small interior room with no windows inside a well-built home
- storm shelters
Places to avoid
- Vehicles
- Mobile homes
- Manufactured homes
- Highway overpasses
- Large open rooms
- Rooms with windows
- Upper Floors
Checklist to Be Prepared
- Tennis Shoes
- Helmets
- Waterproof bags for important items
- Wallets
- Insurance Documents
- Medications
- Car keys
- Noaa Weather Radio
- First aid kit
- Body armor or stab-proof vest
- Multi-tool
- Flashlights
- Bottled water