Safe Rooms
Lebanon Middle School Safe Room
LMS serves as a designated storm safety room when Tornado Warnings are issued or the Office of Emergency Management deems it necessary to open these spaces. Access is available after 6 p.m. and on weekends. Please use the back entrance on Freemont Drive at 2700 Buzz Pride Drive. Exercise caution in inclement weather when accessing the location. Please note that during school hours, the safe room is reserved for students for their safety and capacity considerations, and is not accessible to the public.
Maplecrest Elementary Safe Room
Maplecrest Elementary serves as a designated storm safety room when Tornado Warnings are issued or the Office of Emergency Management deems it necessary to open these spaces. Please access the building in the newly constructed location at 901 Maple Lane. Signage directing you to the safe room entrance will be provided. Exercise caution in case of inclement weather when traveling to the location. Please note that during school hours, the safe room is reserved for students for their safety and capacity considerations, and is not accessible to the public.
Boswell Elementary FEMA Building
Boswell Elementary, serves as a designated FEMA location when Tornado Warnings are issued or the Office of Emergency Management deems it necessary to open these spaces. The FEMA safe room is accessible 24/7 when the Office of Emergency Management determines it is required. To access the building, please drive to the back of Boswell Elementary where you will find FEMA signage indicating the entrance. You can find this location at 695 Millcreek Road. This shelter locations is at Boswell Elementary School, not Boswell Gym at Lebanon High School.
Storm Shelter Opening Notifications
Lebanon Storm Shelters are made available when the City of Lebanon falls under a Tornado Warning or when the Office of Emergency Management determines it is required. To keep residents informed about shelter openings, the City of Lebanon utilizes both our Facebook Page and the Nixel Emergency Alert Texting System. To sign up for this service, you can visit the City of Lebanon website or simply text LebanonMO to 888-777. Stay safe and connected!
Important Notice: While we want to ensure your safety, please be aware that the city cannot assume responsibility for any accidents that may occur during travel to the shelters in inclement weather. Take all necessary precautions and prioritize your safety when making the decision to seek shelter. Always have a way to receive official weather warnings and a plan for when action is required. The official government weather source for the Lebanon area is the National Weather Service in Springfield, Missouri. It is also wise to have a weather radio connected and ready to go.