Colbert County sanitizes storm shelters ahead of storm threat

Colbert County sanitizes storm shelters ahead of storm threat

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Today cleaning crews were busy in colbert county.

They sanitized more than 2 dozen community storm shelters in preparation for possible severe weather during this coronavirus outbreak.

Waay31's breken terry shows us how the emergency management agency is trying to keep people healthy - even when they can't spread out.

Look live: this storm shelter in colbert county can hold around 100 people.

In a time of social distancing having that many people crammed in here isn't an ideal situation -- that's why crews are wiping these shelters down.

<heath armstrong said they already clean these storm shelters on a regular basis but with the added threat of the coronavirus - they are sanitizing every nook and cranny of these shelters.

Armstrong- clean em down get them ready for any tornadic weather.

Make sure all the bad germs are gone hopefully clorox em down wipe em down.

Acid wash the toilets whatever we have to do to keep the public safe as much as we can.

The shelters are also stocking with supplies - including hand soap and toilet paper.

Look live tag: the emergency management director told me they are directing people to wear protective gear if they have it when they come to a shelter and try to practice social distancing if its not too crowded.

In colbert co bt waay31.

Emergency management officials told waay31 these emergency management officials told waay31 these shelters will open up if the area goes under a tornado watch or