Storm shelter to be available in Walker County

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- A storm shelter will be available Saturday evening for residents in Walker County.

County spokesman Joe Legge says that Walker County Emergency Management and Walker County CERT will open a shelter tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Highway 27, in Rock Spring.

He says that, “The shelter will provide those in need with a safe space to wait out the storm. There will be tables, chairs and a limited number of cots available. Those planning to use this shelter should bring necessities and creature comforts with them, such as blankets, pillows, snacks, books, medicine, etc.”

Numerous other communities across the News 12 area will have public storm shelters available as well.