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Dade County Closures and Storm Preparation

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Due to the updated outlook from the NWS concerning the winter weather approaching the area sometime between Thursday evening and the weekend, Dade County Government has announced some closures as well as locations of storm/warming shelters to ensure the safety of the citizens.

  • The Dade County Senior Center will CLOSE at NOON on Thursday (1/9/25) and remain CLOSED throughout the weekend
  • Transit will be CLOSED Friday (1/10/25) and remain CLOSED throughout the weekend
  • Meals on Wheels will remain operational as allowed by the State
  • Dade County Offices will be determined by 11 AM on Thursday (1/9/25)

Dade County Government offices are currently scheduled to open and run on a normal business schedule. The weather may get worse overnight, and County Executive Don Townsend will be reviewing any unforeseen situation. They will send out an email to employees with pertinent information. However, if a delay or closure is to be announced they will post it on the county website as well as their social media pages which can be found using the following links:

https://www.facebook.com/dadecountyema/
https://www.facebook.com/DadeCountyGA/

County Storm Shelter Locations – warming shelters

All premises monitored with audio visual recording by 911
Dade County Justice Building – OPEN
 75 Case Avenue, Trenton, GA 30752
Dade County Administrative Building – OPEN 71 Case Avenue, Trenton, GA 30752
South Dade Storm Shelter (Valley) – OPEN (6PM 1/7/25) 265 School Street, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Sports Complex Storm Shelter – OPEN (6PM 1/7/25) 9622 US-Hwy 11, Trenton, GA 30752
Davis Storm Shelter (Sand Mountain) – OPEN (6PM 1/7/25) 249 Davis School Road, Trenton, GA 30752

Shelter Rules and Guidelines

(for all shelters)

  • Be kind, courteous, and respectful of others (you will be sharing space)
  • No Smoking
  • No Profanity (as there may be children present)
  • Pets allowed but MUST be in crates or kennels (regardless of size)
  • No alcoholic beverages
  • Doors are to remain closed at all times. (Except when exiting and entering. These are specially weighted doors so propping them may cause damage)
  • Clean up after yourself
  • (Rules are subject to change)

About the New Shelters

  • FEMA Approved 361
  • Will withstand winds of up to 250 mph.
  • Will hold up to 260 people (allotting 5 square feet per person)

What’s in the Shelters?

In the 3 Stand alone Shelters

  • Chairs / Tables / Trashcans (please clean up after yourself)
  • Restrooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Weather Radio
  • Telephone (for communication with E-911)

In the Justice Building and the Admin Building

  • Restrooms
  • Wi-Fi

What to Bring

  • Folding Chairs, blankets, sleeping bags,  pillows, etc.
  • Medication  / phone chargers
  • Snacks / Drinks (No alcoholic beverages)
  • Games / Entertainment for children

Please make sure to share this information with your family, friends and neighbors. It is important to make sure what you share is the most up to date information.

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