Webb City High School Storm Shelter Proposal
By: Alisha Culbertson
Updated: February 19, 2013
WEBB CITY, MO.--- Webb City School officials are proposing a 50,000 square foot storm shelter at Webb City High School. The structure could also double as a library, cafeteria, and a gymnasium. The project would be paid for with a bond, FEMA grants, and district funds.
On April 2nd, voters in Webb City will be asked to vote on a bond extending a current debt service levy. It's already in place, but would be continued for another 20 years. Administrators say it's a long process but it will be valuable to the Webb City students and community.
"We'll have a place where our kids can go and they don't have to duck and cover, or get under anything or be in a dark hallway. These have emergency back up generators and they can go into these structures and play basketball and do activities," said Dr. Anthony Rossetti, Webb City Superintendent.
The large storm shelter would hold over 3,000 people. In addition to the domed structure, 5 other safe rooms will be built at other Webb City schools as part of the proposal.
On April 2nd, voters in Webb City will be asked to vote on a bond extending a current debt service levy. It's already in place, but would be continued for another 20 years. Administrators say it's a long process but it will be valuable to the Webb City students and community.
"We'll have a place where our kids can go and they don't have to duck and cover, or get under anything or be in a dark hallway. These have emergency back up generators and they can go into these structures and play basketball and do activities," said Dr. Anthony Rossetti, Webb City Superintendent.
The large storm shelter would hold over 3,000 people. In addition to the domed structure, 5 other safe rooms will be built at other Webb City schools as part of the proposal.
