City of Derby

Storm Shelters

During the tornado and severe weather season, the City of Derby would like to encourage residents to "shelter in place" if possible. Residents are advised to create a storm plan as a family and follow this plan in the event of severe weather. Part of the storm plan is evacuation planning, which includes gathering things such as medications, insurance documents, clothes, bedding, bottled water and non-perishable food before the need to evacuate arises. Residents also need to consider plans for pets, and bring food and a travel kennel.

If residents decide to take shelter at an alternate location, there are two storm safe areas in the city.

Fire Station #2, located at 1401 N. Rock Rd., has a storm safe room in the basement. The doors are unlocked during any tornado warnings. Residents are encouraged to park north of the fire station and enter the east door upstairs. There is a handicap accessible entrance downstairs on the west side.

Also, Pleasantview Baptist Church at 1335 N. Buckner, is open for residents to take shelter during severe weather. The shelter will be open when a tornado warning is issued in any of the following counties: Sedgwick, Reno, Kingman, Harper, Sumner, Butler or Cowley, AND moving in the city’s direction. The public should enter the church on the south side.

No animals are allowed at either location.

If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 788-1519.

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