Storm Shelter Program Registration

The City ramped up its efforts to improve the storm shelter registration process and the way that data is shared out to emergency responders. The effort continues today. In 2022 we had over 3440 registered private storm shelters. The shelter locations are obtained by GPS after installation and inspection by the City’s Building Inspectors, and registered shelters are mapped by the City’s GIS Division on shelter atlases and digitally for our EOC, Fire and Police Departments. Digital data is live to emergency responders via a mapping application on the iPad or Desktop PC, and updated shelter atlases are uploaded to emergency responder vehicle iPads on the days of inclement weather.

Access During a Storm

This information is accessible even in times when internet access fails or is slow. While all areas in the damage path of a tornado will be canvassed for survivors and injured, those with registered storm shelters increase the timeliness of emergency personnel reaching those that may be trapped in their shelter.

Click Here to register your existing storm shelter.

Click the story below to read more about the program.

Storm Shelter Registration

Midwest City residents who have a storm shelter on their property are asked to register the shelter by completing a form that is sent or delivered to the Community Development Department at City Hall. Online registration is available below.

Registering your storm shelter is for the purpose of safety. In the event of a tornado or other incident that might cause rubble to fall on the shelter door, keeping you from being able to evacuate the shelter, city emergency staff need to know where your shelter is located on your property.

Storm Shelter Program Registration

Access During a Storm

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