DICKINSON — In response to the approaching severe weather, Stark County officials have activated multiple community gathering locations that will be open to the public from 8 p.m. to approximately 11 p.m. tonight. Hours may change depending on radar updates.

Alaynea Decker, Director of Emergency Services for Stark County, confirmed the following sites will serve as temporary shelters:

Belfield: St Bernard Parish, 402 3rd St NE

Pets allowed, must be leashed or in kennel

South Heart: St Mary’s Church, 207 4th St NW

Pets allowed, must be leashed or in kennel

Dickinson: DSU Student Center, 900 Campus Dr (South Entrance)

Pets allowed, must be leashed or in kennel

Gladstone: St Thomas Church, 351 Cliff St

No pets allowed

Taylor: Taylor Lutheran Church, 233 1st St W

Pets allowed, must

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