Storm shelter grants are available

Applications are available for individuals in the Madison area to receive grants to help pay for constructing storm shelters. The Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency made the applications available Monday, June 13.

If approved for a grant, homeowners will be reimbursed for either 75 percent of the cost of construction or $4,000, whichever is lower.

The grant must be approved before beginning construction in order to qualify.

These grants do not apply to the building of community shelters.

To apply online or obtain more information, visit MadisonCountyEMA.com.