More Missouri communities opening storm shelters ahead of severe weather

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (KBSI) — Several communities across southeast Missouri are preparing for severe weather by opening storm shelters and FEMA safe rooms for residents.

Emergency officials in Cardwell say they are monitoring incoming storms and may open the FEMA safe room at Southland Elementary School if conditions worsen.

Other communities are also making shelters available.

– Advance R-IV Schools – FEMA safe room opened at 11 a.m.

– Scott City High School FEMA building – opening 4:30 p.m.

– Carter County FEMA buildings in Ellsinore and Van Buren – opening 3:30 p.m., along with the Grandin maintenance building

– Steele East Elementary School safety room – available if needed

– Puxico Activities Center FEMA shelter – may open if conditions worsen or warnings are issued

Local officials encourage residents to monitor weather alerts and head to designated shelters if warnings are issued.

Emergency managers also remind residents to follow posted traffic and parking instructions at shelter locations so emergency vehicles can access the area.

FOX23 will update this article as more communities in Missouri announce shelter openings.