Colbert County Community Storm Shelters

As part of Colbert County's commitment to being 'Storm Ready' and with the aid of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) grants, the Colbert County Commission has erected Community Storm Shelters in four areas throughout Colbert County. Built of reinforced concrete, these shelters are designed to provide our citizens with safe harbor during severe weather conditions in the County.

These storm shelters are located in Cherokee, Littleville, Leighton and Ford City. Click here for an Adobe PDF map of the sites.

These shelters are available to the citizens of Colbert County and our visitors when severe weather situations threaten.  Once the Colbert County Emergency Agency has been advised that the area has been placed under "Tornado Watch" status by the National Weather Service, the shelters will be opened and remain so until the severe weather threat has past; at least for the duration of the "Watch/Warning".

If you'd like additional information regarding our community storm shelters project, you can contact us at the phone number or address listed on the left panel of this page.