Hope Police clarify social media weather post

*Severe Weather Information*

The Hope Police Department is aware that a post is circulating on social media that was believed to be made by the Hope, AR Police Department stating that in case of severe weather, the basement at the Methodist Church would be opened as a storm shelter.

*This information was NOT posted by the Hope, AR Police Department. It appears this is a post made by the Hope, Indiana Police Department. The Methodist Church in Hope, AR will not be opened as a shelter in case of severe weather.

However, according to Hope Public Schools, the gymnasium at Beryl Henry Elementary will open as a storm shelter in the event of a tornado warning.
Please be aware and stay safe during the possible severe weather.