Emergency Management

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.

Public Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms (FEMA Certified)

Ardmore Community Safe Room	29910 Park Avenue Ardmore, AL  35739	Map it
Ark of Promise Community Safe Room	15199 Browns Ferry Rd. Athens, AL  35611	Map It
Clements Community Safe Room	9158 U.S. Hwy. 72 Athens, AL 35611	Map It
Cowford Community Safe Room	14024 Grover Dr. Athens, AL  35611	Map It
Elkmont Community Safe Room	19667 Sandlin Rd., Elkmont, AL  35620	Map It
Goodsprings Community Safe Room	33634 AL Hwy. 99 Anderson, AL 35610	Map It
Pine Ridge Community Safe Room	10078 Settle Rd. Athens, AL  35611	Map It
Pisgah Community Safe Room	27712 McKee Rd. Toney, AL  35773	Map It
Pleasant Grove Community Safe Room	9080 Upper Snake Road Athens, AL 35614	Map It
Wooley Springs Community Safe Room	26069 AL Hwy. 251 Elkmont, AL  35620	Map It

Other Community Shelters and Safe Rooms

Ardmore City Hall	25844 Main St. Ardmore, Tennessee 38449	Map It
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church	1418 Old Railroad Bed Rd. Madison, AL 35757	Map It
Lester Community Shelter	30306 Lester Rd. Lester, AL 35647	Map It
Owens Elementary School  Only open to the public after school hours	21465 AL Hwy. 99 Athens, AL 35611	Map It
West Limestone High School  Only open to the public after school hours	10945 School House Rd. Lester, AL 35647	Map It

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.