Thursday, September 02, 2010

Community Storm Shelter

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Community Storm ShelterUsing funds secured by the City from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Association), the City of Winfield constructed a weather-related shelter near City Hall.

The new shelter was engineered and constructed to withstand winds of up to 250 MPH. The facility can house up to 500 people in a tornado-related event (short-term) and up to 250 people for long-term weather events, such as hurricanes. It also has an area for a command center to be set up for city services, such as fire and police, should their buildings be damaged or destroyed in a storm. The shelter was completed and inspected in early June and stands ready to protect Winfield residents should the need arise.

Mule Day

Mule Day

Don't be stubborn!

Go ahead and make plans to be at Mule Day in Winfield!

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