Century High School's old gym to transform into multi-use storm shelter with $10M grant

The old Century High School gym has sat vacant for years. The building was previously damaged from storms and vandals. But soon it will be getting a multimillion dollar facelift.The town was awarded a ...
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Where should you shelter during a tornado in a high-rise building?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — When News 2’s Weather Authority meteorologists are covering a tornado warning, you have likely heard them advising folks to get to the lowest level of their home and away ...

Escambia launches $10M project to convert blighted Century school to emergency shelter

The county received a $10 million Community Development Block Grant several years ago to renovate and reuse the school gym as an emergency shelter.
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Why knowing about storm shelters is important this time of year

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, 11 people have died in 2025 storms. That’s precisely why MEMA and other leaders have stressed the importance for ...