MADISON COUNTY, Ala. — Madison County opened two new storm shelters, giving residents more options to seek safety during severe weather as the county continues to grow.
District 4 Commissioner Phil Vandiver says officials are committed to ensuring all residents have access to a safe place when storms strike. One of the shelters can hold up to 200 people and was built in an area that has seen tornadoes in the past.
The shelter in Harvest, located at 9109 Wall Triana Hwy, has been in place for about a week. The second shelter, located at Bobo Volunteer Fire Department on Old Railroad Bed Road, has been open for about a month…