As spring brings an increased risk of severe weather, Lyon County Emergency Management is searching for additional churches to serve as storm shelters when necessary.
Officials posted on social media that local churches in Lyon County have opened their doors to provide shelter for residents during emergency situations, and they are calling for any additional churches with basements or secure areas to be registered as emergency shelters.
Officials indicate the Lyon County Emergency Management currently has the following churches listed as storm shelters:
Hopewell Baptist
Kuttawa First Baptist
Lamasco Baptist
Chestnut Oak Methodist
Macedonia Baptist
Bethany Baptist
New Bethel Baptist
Any church interested in serving as a storm shelter should contact Lyon County Emergency Manager Randy Wright at (270) 210-0846 or email lyonemd@gmail.com.
