Southern Iron County Severe Weather Action Plan
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The following steps will take place if there is a severe weather threat to the Southern End of Iron County. Sometimes the Annapolis – Iron County Emergency Management Team will know if we have a potential threat heading this direction and start people to a secure location early. They are in regular communication with Iron County Emergency Management Agency and Missouri State Emergency Management Agency.
The Annapolis – Iron County Emergency Management team starts to monitor the weather models and weather outlook days in advance. A couple of days before the potential for severe weather the emergency management team will do a series of tests on the Annapolis Tornado Siren from WASHCO 911 dispatch and the four backup systems. The first four will be a short noon test which is only a few seconds long. The last test will be a full-cycle test which runs a normal length of a warning alert then stop. This is so we know the siren is working and have time to get repaired if needed.
On the day of the potential severe weather, the following steps are activated.
Alerts will be given on the Annapolis MO Facebook page regularly, but always watch other news resources as well. Critical businesses and organizations will get direct contact with the person designated at that location. If you have a business or organization that would be considered critical please contact Scott L. Oatman.
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1) Monitoring and Preparation:
The Annapolis – Iron County Emergency Management Team will start monitoring potential severe weather several days in advance.
The Annapolis – Iron County Emergency Management Team will meet at Annapolis City Hall to monitor and prepare for the incoming weather and send alerts out before weather ever enters our area. Will make direct contact with critical organizations and businesses.
2) Tornado Watch:
If a Tornado Watch is active for the southern end of Iron County we will open the doors of the Tornado Shelter before severe weather approaches. There will be an announcement and alert made that the tornado shelter is open. The First Baptist Church Basement is our Tornado Shelter at this time. All critical businesses and organizations are contacted directly. Those critical businesses and organizations will give a headcount of how many people they have on-site and their shelter locations. This information is sent to Iron County Emergency Management and WASHCO 911 in case it is needed. The Annapolis – Iron County Emergency Management Team will relocate to the First Baptist Church basement if a Tornado Warning is expected.
3) Tornado Warning:
If a Tornado Warning is issued for the south end of Iron County, we encourage everyone to take shelter immediately. All critical businesses and organizations are contacted directly. Some emergency personnel will help move people to a secure location.
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If you will be taking shelter at your home or another location take a moment and complete the form below. This form will let emergency crews know your location in the event you need help.
You can let Emergency Management know your shelter location in the event of a Tornado by completing the form below. Every rescue is performed as quickly as possible but submitting the form does not prioritize a rescue. The form is just giving emergency crews your location if needed.
Click Here to inform the City of Annapolis Emergency Management know your shelter location.