Hale Center, TX · Hale County

No notary required

Storm Shelter Registration

Hale Center residents use this voluntary form to register a personal storm shelter so city rescue personnel can access location information after severe weather.

What this form is

The City of Hale Center Civil Defense Team’s voluntary program lets residents register a personal severe weather shelter. The form asks for contact and dwelling information, shelter access and location details, household information, and an emergency contact. It also includes a statement of understanding about possible rescue delays and liability. The city says registration is needed only once.

Who needs it

Hale Center residents who own a personal severe weather shelter can submit this form to register its location with the city.

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 registration is signed without a notary; the signer signs the statement of understanding, with no notarized attachment or related step specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Storm Shelter Registration form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Registration

    Provide your contact and dwelling information, shelter details, household information, and an emergency contact.

  3. 3

    Sign The Statement

    Read and sign the statement of understanding.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Storm Shelter Registration?
No. The signer signs the statement of understanding; the form does not specify a notarized attachment or related step.
Who can register a storm shelter?
The program is for Hale Center residents who own a personal severe weather shelter. Residents outside city limits are directed to contact Hale County Emergency Management.
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.
What information does the form request?
It asks for resident contact and dwelling details, shelter access and location, household information, and an emergency contact.

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.