Gimme shelter

With the potential for severe storms returning, there are storm shelters in every community in Allen County.

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March 5, 2026 - 1:26 PM

This storm shelter at Carlyle is similar to many situated in communities throughout Allen County. Register file photo

The potential for severe storms this weekend has prompted the Allen County Department of Emergency Management to remind residents of community storm shelters throughout the county.

In Iola, the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, the old Lincoln and McKinley elementary schools and now the Allen County Rural Volunteer Fire Department will be unlocked if tornadic weather is imminent.

In Humboldt, shelters have been built at Cannon Park, the Humboldt Water Plant, the swimming Pool and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Humboldt City Hall also will be opened if conditions…

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