Carbondale Alerts
Public Notice: Storm Shelter Availability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CARBONDALE -
The City of Carbondale has partnered with Southern Illinois University to open a storm shelter in anticipation of severe weather this evening. This designated “Safer Place” is available to community members who may need a secure location should dangerous conditions arise.
The shelter is located at 1175 S. Washington Street, Trueblood Hall. Parking is available on the west side of the building, and the entrance is on the lower level on the southeast side of the building.
The shelter will be open from 5:00 PM until the severe weather event has passed.
Residents are encouraged to use this resource if they feel unsafe or require shelter during the storm.
“Carbondale prides itself on providing its visitors, students, businesses and residents with a unique mix of edge and ease. It’s a cultural town, yet free of pretense, embracing the great outdoors as readily as urban sophistication. Here, we are open to new ideas, experiences and cultures, so you are encouraged to both express yourself and be yourself, in all ways. That’s Carbondale…All Ways Open…for family, fun, business, new ideas and a bright tomorrow.”
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CARBONDALE -
The City of Carbondale has partnered with Southern Illinois University to open a storm shelter in anticipation of severe weather this evening. This designated “Safer Place” is available to community members who may need a secure location should dangerous conditions arise.
The shelter is located at 1175 S. Washington Street, Trueblood Hall. Parking is available on the west side of the building, and the entrance is on the lower level on the southeast side of the building.
The shelter will be open from 5:00 PM until the severe weather event has passed.
Residents are encouraged to use this resource if they feel unsafe or require shelter during the storm.
“Carbondale prides itself on providing its visitors, students, businesses and residents with a unique mix of edge and ease. It’s a cultural town, yet free of pretense, embracing the great outdoors as readily as urban sophistication. Here, we are open to new ideas, experiences and cultures, so you are encouraged to both express yourself and be yourself, in all ways. That’s Carbondale…All Ways Open…for family, fun, business, new ideas and a bright tomorrow.”
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