The following Community Safe Rooms are available to the community during a Tornado Warning, and/or when the tornado sirens have sounded. If Community Safe Rooms open before a Tornado Warning, or before tornado sirens sound, notification will be posted on the district's Facebook page (click here for a helpful map).
Joplin Schools Community Safe Room Rules
2201 W. 24th St.
In the event we have a tornado warning for our area, patrons in the Columbia Elementary school zone will be able to seek shelter at the West Central Elementary Safe Room located at 1001 W. 7th St. Joplin, MO. Thank you for your patience!
Irving Elementary (Irving Elementary tornado shelter temporarily closed for summer for flooring repairs.)
2901 S. McClelland Blvd.
2104 Indiana Ave.
800 Junge Blvd.
1323 E. 28th St.
2100 Rolla St.
4604 E. 20th St.
101 E. 41st. St.
1001 W. 7th St.