UPDATE: Additional storm shelters to open Thursday afternoon

UPDATE: As the expected severe weather moves into the Tennessee Valley, additional storm shelters are planning to offer safety to those in need.

READ MORE | UPDATE: Public storm shelter list and alert options by county 

HAMILTON COUNTY

The City of Collegedale has announced the City Hall (4910 Swinyar Drive) will be open as a storm shelter until 3am.

BRADLEY COUNTY

Several Bradley County Fire Stations will open to the public as storm shelters starting at 5:00pm.

Those stations are located at:

Georgetown Road

Minnis Road

Dalton Pike

Additionally, Walker Valley High School is opening its doors to the public at 4:30pm.

The Ohh Yeah! Fitness Complex is also opening its doors to anyone who needs shelter.

RHEA COUNTY

The City of Graysville Vol. Fire Department will be opening the community room at Graysville City Hall beginning at 5:00 p.m. Thursday for a severe weather shelter. Enter through the rear of city hall. Service animals will be permitted only, No Pets. 

MEIGS COUNTY

The Meigs County Sheriff's Office says that three storm shelters will open for public use Thursday

SOUTH END - Mt. Carmel Church (276 Mt. Carmel Rd.) is open to the public as a storm shelter. Entry will be basement door.

NORTH END - Peakland Baptist Church (514 Peakland Rd) will open @ 3:00 pm using Fellowship Hall.

CITY - First Baptist Church (240 N. Main St. ) will open if needed.

you're asked to please follow COVID-19 guidelines and wear a mask.

WALKER COUNTY

Walker County will open four public storm shelters at 3:00pm Thursday in advance of the expected severe weather for residents in need of a safe place during the storms.

 

Walker County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) will handle staffing at the following shelters:

- Walker County Civic Center and Ag Center, 10052 N Highway 27, Rock Spring (the Ag Center will be equipped to handle crated pets)

- Cedar Grove Community Center, 5423 W Cove Road, Chickamauga

- Armuchee Valley Community Center, 11471 Highway 136, LaFayette

- Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene, 2853 Chattanooga Valley Road, Flintstone