With potential severe weather set to impact the area, several shelters are open across the region. Here is the latest list as we have it at this time.
Todd County Shelter Locations
If anyone needs to shelter Elkton Gospel Church will open up the dining room. It’s 221 Allensville Street, in Elkton. Also if someone loses their home and needs a place to stay for a few hours while they work out what they’re gonna do they’re welcome to do that in the morning as well. Call 270-893-0005 to get in.
Petrie Memorial Methodist Church in Elkton will open as a shelter, if needed. Call Todd County Dispatch at (270) 265-2501
Christian County Shelter Locations
First Baptist Church – Volunteers will open the church basement at 10 PM, as the major weather is expected after midnight, and will remain on site until any tornado watch has been lifted. The entrance is next to the bell tower (E 16th Street & South Main). We cannot accommodate pets at this time, and we are a smoke/vape free facility.
Crofton tornado shelter is open now unmanned. There will be city members and volunteers there at 8pm. Pets are allowed on a leash and muzzle or in a crate.
Oak Grove Community Center will open tonight at 10pm.
If you know of locations to add to this list, please text them to 270-522-1212.
