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Storm Shelters

Storm Shelters

Designated Storm Shelters

Below is a list of the Storm Shelters for the City of Rich Hill.

Rich Hill Dome
320 E Popular

NOTE:

These facilities have been generous enough to offer their use as shelters in the event of     severe weather. They have provided us with a list of personnel to call to get the shelters       open. The City of Rich Hill does not guarantee that these facilities will be open dependent on the time we have to make contact with the personnel and how much advance warning   we have. We would urge you to make a plan prior to the time that a warning may occur,       such as a neighbor or relative with a basement or storm shelter, or in your own home if time does not allow you to seek other shelter.

The City of Rich Hill further does not make any claims as to the structural integrity of any of these facilities in their ability to withstand a tornado or life threatening wind event.

For more information on Basic Sheltering Rules and Outdoor Warning Siren Activation, click here.

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Basic Sheltering Rules

BASIC SHELTERING RULES

Citizens are encouraged to Shelter In Place in the event of severe weather. Seek an area within your current location rather than try to get to a remote shelter. The average time from warning to touchdown may be as little as 10 minutes. Seldom is there enough time to go to any shelter other than one in your own location.

Basic rules for sheltering during a tornado or high wind event:

  • Inside is better than being outside
  • Below ground is better than being above ground
  • Lower floor is better than being on the upper floors
  • In all instances, place yourself in an interior room with multiple walls between you and the outside. A small interior room, such as a closet or bathroom will provide the most protection.

We recommend every citizen employ at least three means of hazardous weather notification and information:

  • Outdoors – Warning Sirens
  • Indoors – NOAA Weather Radio
  • Cell Phones – Weather Notification Services

The Bates County Sheriff’s Department provides NIXLE as a service to alert the public to weather as well as other information.