Severe Weather Threat Across State: Important tips on staying safe during storm

As Alabamians prepare for severe weather throughout the state here are essential tips to stay safe during a storm.

• Find shelter during severe weather
• Take shelter in a safe location. Move to the middle of your home or basement, away from windows and glass doors. ...
• Evacuate manufactured homes. Do not stay in a manufactured home during severe winds. ...
• Consider building a safe room. ...
• Bring a disaster kit.

Storm shelters are opening across the state this morning. As a precaution, there are essential items to remember to bring as you take cover from the weather threat.

• Radio. Keep a battery-powered radio on hand to keep updated on the storm's projection. ...
• Flashlights. A tornado could easily cause a power outage. ...
• Backup Power and Batteries. ...
• Food and Water. ...
• Warm Clothing and Blankets. ...
• First Aid Kit. ...
• Items Unique to Your Family's Needs.

List of Storm Shelters for Perry County:

• West Perry/East Hale Fire Department

Perry County Highway 48 Newbern, AL. 36765

• Parnell Community Shelter

Off County Road 6

List of Storm Shelters for Dallas County:

• Burnsville (behind Fire Station) 8609 Alabama Highway 14 E, Selma, AL 36703

• Orrville (behind Keith High School) 1274 Co Rd 115, Orrville, AL 36767

• City Shelter: 1609 JL Chestnut Ave, Selma, AL

• Tipton (Jim Minor Garden Homes) 2534 Brown Street, Selma, AL 36701

• Valley Grande (Horse Arena) 3271 Co Rd 65, Valley Grande, AL

• Southside High School (behind Fieldhouse) 7975 US Hwy 80 E, Selma, AL

• Plantersville (Beside Noodies BBQ) 530 Pecan Rd,Plantersville, AL

• Selma High School
  2180 Broad St, Selma, AL 36701

For more updates on the weather alert tune into ABC 33/40.