Emergency Communications

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Be safe! Register your phone number with the Emergency Communications Network.

Storm Shelters

Iola’s storm shelters are opened during severe weather events by Iola police officers or other personnel designated by the city. These severe weather events include Tornado Warnings, and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with expected winds in excess of 70 miles per hour, as issued by the National Weather Service. The following facilities are opened during these severe weather events:


Storm Facilities