Shelby County Emergency Management Agency has received limited FEMA Grant Funds for Individual Storm Shelters.

The grant funds will be 75 percent of the eligible cost (not to exceed $2,000.00) for constructing or installing a storm shelter.

Applications will be prioritized using the following categories:

-Individuals living in mobile homes

-Prior disaster victim

-Others

Other requirements to receive grant funds:

-Applicants must own property on which storm shelter will be constructed/installed and be located in Shelby County.

-Construction/Installation of storm shelter must meet FEMA standards.

-Construction/Installation must be performed by an Alabama Licensed Contractor.

-All costs will be paid up front by applicant with 75% of eligible cost being reimbursed upon completion of project.

To apply for a storm shelter, contact the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency office at 669-3999 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The deadline for applications is December 29