Emergency Service
*****The outdoor warning siren located on Mooresville Rd at the South Limestone Volunteer Fire Station is out of service due to electronic board failure. Parts have been ordered to be repaired asap. Please have multiple ways to receive weather alerts such as a weather radio or mobile weather alert apps etc.*****
The mission of the Limestone County Emergency Management Agency is to coordinate mitigation and preparedness activities prior to a disaster and to coordinate response and recovery efforts in the event of a disaster in Limestone County.
Our all hazards approach includes threats from tornadoes, floods, and other weather emergencies, as well as man-made or technological hazards such as nuclear power plant emergencies and acts of terrorism.
Planning, ongoing training, and teamwork have been the key to a quick response and successful recovery from disasters that have impacted our community in the past.
Limestone County EMA is committed to working with local, state, and federal agencies to provide the most comprehensive emergency management program possible to the citizens of Limestone County.
Emergency Management
1011 West Market Street
Athens, AL 35611
Phone: (256) 232-2631
Fax: (256) 233-2682
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
Director: Eddie Gilbert
Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms
Shelters will be open when a tornado watch is issued for limestone county.
Pets are not permitted in any shelter, with the exception of those being used as service animals for persons with disabilities.
Public Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms (FEMA Certified)
Location Name
|
Address
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| Ardmore Community Safe Room |
29910 Park Avenue
Ardmore, AL 35739 |
| Ark of Promise Community Safe Room |
15199 Browns Ferry Rd.
Athens, AL 35611 |
| Clements Community Safe Room |
9158 U.S. Hwy. 72
Athens, AL 35611 |
| Cowford Community Safe Room |
14024 Grover Dr.
Athens, AL 35611 |
| Elkmont Community Safe Room |
19667 Sandlin Rd.,
Elkmont, AL 35620 |
| Goodsprings Community Safe Room |
33634 AL Hwy. 99
Anderson, AL 35610 |
| Pine Ridge Community SafeRoom |
10078 Settle Rd.
Athens, AL 35611 |
| Pisgah Community Safe Room |
27712 McKee Rd.
Toney, AL 35773 |
| Pleasant Grove Community Safe Room |
9080 Upper Snake Road
Athens, AL 35614 |
| Wooley Springs Community Safe Room |
26069 AL Hwy. 251
Elkmont, AL 35620 |
Other Community Shelters and Safe Rooms