DeSoto County Community Safe Rooms: Preparing for Severe Weather on March 15

DeSoto County Community Safe Rooms: Preparing for Severe Weather on March 15

DeSoto County in Mississippi is preparing for severe weather by opening community safe rooms on Sunday afternoon, March 15. The safe rooms will be available at 5:30 p.m. to provide a secure location for residents living in vulnerable structures like mobile homes. These shelters are meant to offer a safer place for residents to seek refuge before the storms hit, rather than as a last-minute option after a warning has been issued. The National Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms, including damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes, moving through North Mississippi on Sunday evening.

Residents are advised to monitor weather updates closely, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and be ready to seek shelter promptly if storms approach. It is crucial to stay informed about changing conditions and follow guidance from local officials and the National Weather Service during severe weather events.