Greene County opening storm shelter on Monday

Greene County will be opening a storm shelter on Monday, August 3 at 7:00 p.m. The storm shelter is located at Greene Central High School (140 School Drive, Snow Hill). This year, Greene County is taking precautions to reduce the possible spread of COVID-19 among residents who seek safety in a storm shelter.

The following CDC guidelines have been implemented into storm shelter preparations to reduce being exposed to or transmitting COVID-19:
• All residents must check-in at Greene Central High School for screening prior to being in the shelter.
• Residents should practice social distancing. Stay at least 6 ft. from other people outside of your household.
• Residents need to bring supplies, i.e. medications, non-perishable food, hygiene items, activities for the children, and face coverings.
• If a resident feels sick when they arrive at the shelter or start to feel sick while at the shelter, they should tell a staff person immediately.

The Shelter is also being sanitized and disinfected before opening to help reduce the possible spread of COVID-19 among attendees. The Storm Shelter is pet friendly.