After a major storm, damaged homes, blocked roads, and debris can make it difficult for first responders to know where private storm shelters are located, especially shelters that are separate from a basement and were installed after the home was built.

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Sharing basic shelter location information ahead of time helps law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency management identify where people may have taken shelter during search and rescue operations.

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This information is for emergency planning and response use and does not make your shelter a public shelter.