Abernathy, TX · Hale County

No notary required

Storm Shelter Registration

Abernathy residents use this voluntary registration form to share personal storm shelter details with the city for use during severe-weather rescue situations.

What this form is

The City of Abernathy’s voluntary Storm Shelter Registration Program lets residents register a personal severe-weather shelter once, so rescue personnel can locate it if an exit is blocked after a storm. The form asks for contact information, the shelter’s address, type, access point, and location, plus a signature and date. By signing, registrants acknowledge possible rescue delays and release the city from liability for events due to delayed rescue.

Who needs it

Abernathy residents who own a personal severe-weather shelter and want to provide its location information to the city can complete this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Storm Shelter Registration form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide contact information, the shelter address, type, access point, and location.

  3. 3

    Review And Sign

    Read the acknowledgment, then sign and date the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Storm Shelter Registration form for?
It lets Abernathy residents voluntarily register a personal severe-weather shelter so rescue personnel can access location information if the shelter exit is blocked.
Who can register a storm shelter?
The city’s program is for Abernathy residents who own a personal severe-weather shelter. People outside the city limits are directed to contact their city or county Emergency Management office.
Do I need a notary for the Storm Shelter Registration?
No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block; the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Storm Shelter Registration?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Storm Shelter Registration doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.