SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION

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The agency has several members that are trained weather spotters by the National Weather Service. They volunteer during severe weather to go to designated locations around the county and watch for changing or dangerous weather. The spotters then report back to the Emergency Operation Center what they observe in order to provide information which can be relayed to the National Weather Service or local authorities.

The weather spotters attend yearly training seminars provided by the National Weather Service.

The Emergency Operations Center also communicates directly with local ham radio volunteers who report severe weather events which can be appropriately relayed.

The following storm shelters have been established in Clay County and are opened during tornadic weather systems:

Flora - 1st Christian Church 400 W 4th Street (Access on the South Side of the building)

           Flora High School 600 S Locust (Access from the Northside middle of the building)

Clay City - Clay City Christian Church 907 S Main St Clay City

Xenia - Methodist Church 102 W 3rd St

Louisville - The Headstart Building 211 N Lynn St