Craighead County, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – In response to incoming severe weather, JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County and Paragould.
This list will be updated as we learn of more shelters opening.
JONESBORO:
- Craighead County Courthouse Annex
- 511 Union St. (use Madison Street entrance)
- Opens during a tornado watch. No pets allowed.
- Westside Middle School
- 1800 Highway 91 West.
Arkansas State University students may go to the Reng Student Union for shelter. It opens during a tornado watch and is pet-friendly. While the Union is primarily for students, members of the public will not be turned away if seeking shelter. Click here for a full list of safe areas across the A-State campus.
PARAGOULD:
- Greater Vision Church
- 529 E. Court St.
- Opens when sirens sound
- No pets allowed. Do not park under the awning.
- Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
- 900 W. Kingshighway
- Pets not allowed
BAY:
- City of Bay Storm Shelter No. 1
- 319 Elder St.
- City of Bay Storm Shelter No. 2
- 105 Ballpark Road
No pets allowed.
BONO:
- Bono Safe Room No. 1
- Between Bono City Hall and the Bono Community Building on Woodland Trails
- Bono Safe Room No. 2
- 218 School St.
- Bono Safe Room No. 3
- By the senior center
Pets are not allowed.
BROOKLAND:
- Brookland Storm Shelter
- 407 South Holman St.
No pets allowed.
CARAWAY:
- City of Caraway Storm Shelter
- Corner of Waco and Kentucky
- Riverside East Elementary School
- 502 W. State St.
LAKE CITY:
- Public storm shelter
- 126 Stone St.
- Lake City Storm Shelter
- 2001 Hwy. 18 (across from Riverside Elementary)
- Wayne “Biscuits” Ball Park
- Enter on Nash Street side
- Public storm shelter
- 600 Catfish Drive
MONETTE:
- City Park Shelter
- 608 Virginia Ave.
- Masonic Lodge Shelter
- 309 N. Edmonds Ave.
- Fire Station Shelter
- 112 N. Edmonds Ave.
- Senior Center Shelter
- 504 S. Williams St.
SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY TIPS:
If unable to make it to a public shelter, get to the lowest level or most interior part of your home. A basement is best, but if there isn’t one available, take cover in a closet or bathroom. You want to put as many walls between you and the storm as possible.
If living in a mobile home, seek sturdier shelter like a neighbor’s house or a public shelter. If you’re caught outside and can’t get to shelter in time, lie flat on the ground with your hands over your head and neck. Do not seen shelter under an overpass or bridge. If in your car, do not try to outrun the storm, get out of your car and seek shelter.
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Be sure to keep a flashlight, extra batteries and a portable radio with you in the event of a power failure. This allows you to stay informed.
If severe weather strikes at night, be sure to keep a sturdy pair of shoes, flashlight, and radio near your bed. Make sure to have silent mode disabled on your phone so you can get alerts.
For the most up-to-date information on incoming weather, listen to Jonesboro Media Group radio stations 104.9 The Fox, 100.5 The Eagle, and Mix 106.3.
- Click here to listen to 104.9 The Fox.
- Click here to listen to 100.5 The Eagle.
- Click here to listen to Mix 106.3.
The Region 8 Storm Team (KAIT-TV) will also provide severe weather coverage. Warnings and information are also available on NOAA Weather Radio, broadcast in this area on 162.55 MHz.
