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Colbert County Community Storm Shelters
Colbert County Commission / Colbert County Emergency Management Agency · County program
Free use of community storm shelters
Colbert County provides community storm shelters at multiple locations around the county for residents to use during severe weather. This is a free protective service, not a cash grant for home upgrades.
Program details
How it works
Colbert County says the Commission, with FEMA grant support, has erected community storm shelters in 22 locations throughout the county. The shelters are designed to provide “safe harbor” during severe weather conditions.
What the money covers
This program does not pay homeowners to harden their houses. Instead, it provides access to community storm shelters built of reinforced concrete or steel.
Timing and use
The shelters open when a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued by the National Weather Service or when wind speeds are officially recorded at 50 mph or greater.
What a homeowner gets
Residents can use the shelters as a free community protection measure during severe weather events. The county page also notes that additional shelters are being planned.
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