UPDATED: Comprehensive List of Storm Shelters in South-central Kentucky
With the extreme weather conditions predicted across South-central Kentucky, this impelling update provides a comprehensive list of all storm shelters in several local counties for the public’s safety.
Shelter Locations in Warren County
Home to Bowling Green, Warren County offers multiple storm shelters for its residents. You can find shelters at the following locations:
- Ephram White Park at 885 Mt. Olivet Road. Notable features of the park include a baseball complex and a maintenance building.
- Ed Spear Park at 226 Sunset Ave. in Smiths Grove.
- Phil Moore Park at 7101 Scottsville Road.
- Basil Griffin Park at 2055 Three Springs Road hosts two shelters – one nestled next to the baseball complex and another adjacent to the maintenance building.
- Plano Fire Station #1 at 3210 Plano Road located across from the Plano store.
- Michael Buchanon Park at 9222 Nashville Road accommodates two shelters- one within the ball complex and another near the picnic shelter.
- In Alvaton, the Fire Station #1 at 6403 Old Scottsville Road and Fire Station #3 at 122 JFS Circle can be accessed for shelter.
Allen County Shelters
Spanning across Scottsville and Adolphus, storm shelters in Allen County are positioned in the following locations:
- Adolphus Fire Department Station # 2 at 25 Andrew Jackson Highway.
- Cedar Springs Fire Department Stations #1 at 151 Cedar Springs Road and Station #2 located in the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at 5985 Brownsford Road.
- East Allen Fire Department at 1600 Lafayette Road, Holland.
- Halifax Volunteer Fire Department at 112 Halifax-Bailey Road.
- Meador Community Fire Department at 9734 Smiths Grove Road.
- Scottsville Fire Department Station #1 at 201 West Main Street and Station #2 at 1555 New Gallatin Road.
Shelters in Barren County
In Barren County, there are multiple shelters set up across Glasgow and Smiths Grove. With places like the East Barren VFD Site and the Temple Hill VFD #2 Site, residents are well-equipped to weather the storm.
Metcalfe County’s Safe Havens
In Metcalfe, storm shelters can be found in locations as diverse as 498 Center Peggyville Road (behind a Fire Station) and 1410 W Stockton Street (at the parking lot of a bingo hall). This emergency infrastructure ensures that local residents can find safety in close proximity.
With dire weather predictions, the public’s safety remains of utmost importance. This comprehensive list of shelters in South-central Kentucky allows individuals to find the nearest, most accessible safe haven during severe weather conditions. These shelters are equipped with essential amenities that ensure the safety of those taking refuge during storm emergencies.
Endeavor to keep this list handy and stay connected with your local community resources for the latest on the forecasted weather conditions. Remember, your life and safety are paramount. Stay safe!
