Jackson County will receive 5 additional community shelters
Jackson County will receive additional storm shelters By Stefante Randall | May 4, 2021 at 9:11 PM CDT - Updated May 4 at 9:11 PM
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - Easy access to nearby storm shelters is critical for many people who live in mobile homes or simply prefer a secure environment.
The courthouse is one of the main storm shelters in Jackson County, but 5 more will soon be added.
Since 2018, the Jackson County Emergency Management Department has been working to get more community shelters in the county.
EMA Director Paul Smith said his office was able to apply for a federal hazard mitigation grant to outfit existing structures like schools with safe areas.