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Mills County approves FEMA-rated storm shelter for Emerson shop and discusses DOT safety plan
Summary
Supervisors approved purchasing a 3x5x6 FEMA-rated storm shelter for the Emerson shop at an in-place cost of about $3,008 and reviewed upcoming DOT safety-action planning that could fund turn lanes and other improvements.
The Mills County Board approved the purchase of a FEMA-rated storm shelter for the Emerson shop and discussed related local safety projects.
County staff described the shelter as a prefabricated steel unit roughly 3 feet by 5 feet by 6 feet. The vendor was identified in the record as 'Twist it Bend it Weld it' (record contains variable renderings); staff said the product is FEMA-rated and tested by Texas Tech. The total in-place cost presented for purchase, shipping and installation was approximately $3,008. A motion to purchase the unit was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
During general discussion, staff also reported a meeting is scheduled with the Iowa Department of Transportation to develop a safety action plan funded by a previous grant. Potential improvements noted include installing turn lanes on Levi Road and other intersection work on Route 34 to address a history of accidents. Staff said these items will be pursued in coordination with DOT and with an eye toward available grant funding.
Supervisors characterized the storm-shelter purchase as a relatively low-cost step to improve safety for staff and local responders while longer-term infrastructure projects proceed through planning and grant processes.
