With Daviess County under a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m., a few places are opening their doors as emergency shelters. Here’s what to know.
List provided by Daviess County Emergency Management Agency.
Locations
Owensboro Christian Church
2818 New Hartford Rd
Enter at Entrance A
Yellow Creek Baptist Church
5741 KY 144
Will open when the sirens sound until threat has passed
Enter through main doors.
Metro Pentecostal Church
6500 U.S. 231
Open until the threat has passed
Enter through basement door located on the outside of the building.
Pets are welcome at Metro Pentecostal Church, but must be in cages/carriers/kennels. Y
Stanley Baptist Church
351 Church Street
Open until threat has passed
Enter through basement door on the left side of the church.
Officials said that if you plan to utilize one of these shelters, go now due to a Tornado Watch being issued. Do not wait until a Tornado Warning, as these are issued when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar.
