Colbert County Sheriff's Office announces new Storm Shelter Volunteer Program
COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Colbert County Sheriff's Office is launching a new program to keep the community safe during severe weather outbreaks.
The sheriff's office announced Monday that if residents have a storm shelter, they can sign up for voluntary safety checks.
How It Works:
When someone signs up for these voluntary checks, in the event of severe weather, CCSO said it may reach out to check on your safety or ensure you can access your shelter.
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The sheriff's office said the resident's information will be kept confidential and only used for emergency purposes. The details will be shared with the Colbert County EMA when necessary.
Below is what the Storm Shelter Volunteer Program form looks like.
'Your participation could make a difference in ensuring the safety of our community during severe weather events,' CCSO said.
The CCSO said you can visit its website and fill out a form and the department will keep the information on file for emergency purposes only.
For more information on the program or the form, you can contact the sheriff's office here.
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