Eagles Nest Township

Basic Emergency Information

Basic Emergency Information
For: Ely, Winton, Babbitt, Morse Township, Fall Lake and surrounding rural areas

Shelter Locations
Ely: Ely City Hall, Ely High School Gym, JFK Building Elementary Gym
Vermilion Community College Gym, Ely Community Center
Winton: Winton Municipal Liquor Store Basement and Winton Community Church
Babbitt: Babbitt City Hall/Municipal Gym, Babbitt School Gym

Sound of Civil Defense Siren
Ely: Steady waif; tested first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Winton: No siren
Babbitt: Steady wail

Pet Shelter
No emergency pet shelters currently exist in Ely area

Number to call for information in an emergency911


Official Media source of information in an emergency
NOAA (weather) radios will give names of towns in path of storms; WELY (94.5 FM)
Radio is local channel for emergency information; if WELY is not on air, go to WEVE radio (105.5 FM or 97.9 FM) for weather information

Basic essentials for each home and/or office for emergencies
Water, weather radio (NOAA) with crank, batteries; food, flashlight, meds, extra clothing, first aid kit, ID and copies of important papers; other essentials related to family or individual specific needs - always prepare for evacuation or to shelter in place depending on the situation. Learn how to "Get Ready, Now" at www.ready.gov.

Best potential shelter if unable to get to community shelters
In severe storm, move away from windows to central half or to basement. www.ready.gov

Preparing Makes Sense. Get Ready Now

4 Steps you should take to Get Ready Now!


Information provided by: Ely Area Development Association and Joint Powers