City of Viroqua Storm Shelter Activated
With the potential in place for severe weather to develop this afternoon and evening the City of Viroqua will open the Community Safe Room for the public to shelter in. The Safe Room located in the lower level of Viroqua City Hall at 124 West Decker Street will be open from 3:00pm-9:00pm today.
The Safe Room was built to resist wind forces, wind-driven rains, and other debris impacts from a storm. The space is equipped to provide access to basic essentials including bathrooms, portable water, minimal food, basic sanitation, basic first aid, and electricity.
Contact 911 in case of an emergency.
Instructions:
Stay aware of rapidly changing weather conditions
Address/Location
City of Viroqua
124 W Decker St
Viroqua, WI 54665
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP VIROQUA followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Severe Thunderstorm Statement