In the event a Tornado Watch is issued by the National Weather Service, designated shelters will be opened to provide a safe location for residents until the weather event has cleared the area.


Primary Shelter Location

The CTE Dome will open first:

  • Address: 615 W. Lubbock St.
  • Capacity: 695 people

Secondary Shelter Location

Once the CTE Dome reaches capacity, an additional shelter will open at the Slaton Junior High Dome:

  • Address: 300 W. Jean St.
  • Capacity: 1,273 people

Applications and Forms - Emergency Management - 2026 - Tornado Shelter Information - English - Copy