City of Farmington Opens Emergency Storm Shelters

(Farmington, MO) With the threat of severe weather Wednesday, the City of Farmington has opened shelters for those that do not have shelter in the event of a tornado. 

Shelter will be available at the following locations:
• Farmington City Hall (110 W Columbia St between 8:00am and 4:30pm)
• Farmington Police Station (310 Ste Genevieve Ave, 24/7)
• Farmington Fire Station (222 E Columbia St, 24/7)
• Farmington City Light & Water/Development Services Office (101 S Jefferson St
between 8:00am and 4:30pm)
• Farmington Public Library (101 N A St between 10:00am and 9:00pm)
• Farmington Civic Center (2 Black Knight Drive between 5:00am and 8:00pm)
• FEMA Shelter at Truman Learning Center (209 W College after 3:30pm)

The hours of operation of the shelters will be based on any tornado watch period. The
shelters are for anyone who does not feel safe where he or she is. 

For more information, please contact the Farmington Office of Emergency Management at 573-756-2324.