Protecting yourself in storm shelters

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If you do plan to go to a storm shelter - there are a few things officials are encouraging you to take along.

Waay 31's olivia schueller spoke with the limestone county e-m-a director today.

She learned what you need to know before heading out the door.

Im here at the pleasent grove community shelter...this is on the of the shelters that will be open to the puplic if the severe weather turns into tornado watch.

Everyone sheltering from a storm is advised to wear a mask in case people are unable to be six feet apart.

White said the shelters will be disinfected prior to entry...but there are a list of items you should pack to stay occupied and safe...against covid-19.

Masks toys to occupy children water snacks hand sanitizer white understands people may be apprhensive to coming to a community shelter..where you may find yourself close to theres..but says if there's the danger of a tornado, sheltering is more important in that moment in time.

White, ema director limestone county social distancing and those things may not be possible but wear your mask and do the precautions that you can do.

Once again ema advises that everyone wear a mask...in fact..it even says on the door...must wear mask.so this is one of the shelters that requires you to wear a mask if you go inside.

Reporting in athens...olivia schueller waay