Post: TOWN OF 5 POINTS TO OPEN EMERGENCY WEATHER/TORNADO SHELTER

FIVE POINTS- The Town of Five Points will be opening a storm shelter beginning 3/14/2025 until after the predicted weather event is over. I it located in the old civil defense shelter in the basement of the lunchroom at Five Points Elementary School. Here are suggestions for its use.

1. Bring your own chair if you wish to sit. It is very spacious but limited seating
2. Pets Allowed but must be on a leash or in a crate. No Exceptions
3. This shelter is not wheelchair assessable.
4. There is a restroom available at the shelter.
5. Bring the personal belongings you want. A weather radio is all that will be onsite.
6. Bring your personal flashlight in case power goes out
7. Parking in school parking lot.
8. There is power ventilation in the shelter but no heat/cool control at the time.
9. Self-service at the area. It is basically a secure refuge underground that will save your life in a storm
10. Entrance has 12 steps to get you underground. Good footing but be prepared to go down steps.
11. Signage will direct you to the entrance.

If you need more info, contact Five Points Mayor Jeff Monroe at 256-872-1113.