(Shelby Co.) Shelby County Emergency Management Director Alex Londo says at around 4:20PM during a tornado watch, spotters from all fire departments in the county were placed in the anticipation of a tornado warning being issued for Shelby County. Shortly after storm sirens were activated in all communities throughout the county after the warning was received. It was then reported that some of the storm sirens did not activate in communities. As an alternative, fire departments in these affected areas drove through town with their sirens on to notify members of the public to seek shelter. Londo said they will be looking into the problems with these sirens and getting them fixed as soon as possible and will notify everyone when the problem has been resolved.
At the time of this release, there were no reported tornados that touched down in Shelby County from storm spotters or the national weather service. That damage sustained is estimated to have been caused by straight line winds. Damage report are still being gathered. If you have damage to your property please call 712-755-2124 to report it beginning 12/16/2021.
Currently there are an estimated 600 people in the county without power. This number continues to fluctuate. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.
Below is the link for people to sign up for weather alerts. It is highly recommended that people sign up to receive these alerts.
https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=ShelbyCountyIowa
7:37 p.m.
12/15/2021
