SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Talladega County is in the heart of the enhanced danger area for Easter Sunday severe weather, and although it may break social distancing policies, local storm shelters will be open.
Server thunderstorms and tornadoes are predicted.
The Sylacauga Fire Department released a statement saying, “In regard to this threat and the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the stance of most professionals that a tornado has a much greater chance of causing serious injury or death than the Novel Coronavirus. While continuing social distancing whenever possible is paramount, if you must join others in a storm shelter masks or face coverings are appropriate protection. Everyone stay weather aware throughout the next 36-ish hours and be prepared to enact your severe weather emergency plan!”
Here are the shelters available in south Talladega County according to SFD:
- Alpine/Lanier
4445 Kings Chapel Road, Alpine - Childersburg Park and Recreation Center
85 Graves Avenue, Childersburg - Lay Lake Volunteer Fire Department
700 Heasletts Road, Childersburg - Munford – Carter Street
825 Carter Street, Munford - Munford – Main Street
115 Main Street, Munford - Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department
390 Landers Loop, Sylacauga - Coosa Valley Rescue Squad Building
1410 Edwards Street, Sylacauga - Winterboro Volunteer Fire Department
1375 Bullocks Ferry Road, Talladega
