Spring in Grady County can turn serious fast. With severe weather season underway, county officials are reminding residents to re-register their storm shelters and sign up for local alerts.

The reminder is simple, but important: if emergency responders need to know where a shelter is located after a storm, the information has to be current. Grady County's website is currently highlighting storm shelter registration, along with Notify Me alerts for agendas, calendar events, and general county alerts.

Why Re-Registration Matters

A storm shelter record is only useful if it matches real life. If a home has changed owners, a phone number has changed, or a shelter location was entered years ago and never updated, responders may not have the best information during an emergency.

Even if you registered before, take a few minutes to confirm the record. This is especially important for rural properties, homes outside city limits, and any shelter that is not easy to see from the road.

What to Check Before You Register

Before filling out a form, gather the basics: property address, shelter location on the property, contact name, phone number, and any details that would help responders find the shelter quickly. If your shelter is behind a gate, beside an outbuilding, under a garage floor, or reached by a particular driveway, spell that out clearly.

Families should also review their own plan. Make sure everyone knows when to go to the shelter, what to take, and who is responsible for pets, medications, phones, flashlights, and weather radios.

Sign Up for County Alerts, Too

Grady County's Notify Me system can send email and text updates for county information, including general alerts. It is not a substitute for a weather radio or National Weather Service warnings, but it is a useful way to stay connected to county notices.

For local updates beyond weather, watch the latest Chickasha and Grady County community news and the Chickasha events calendar for local meetings and public happenings.

FAQ

Do I need to re-register if I already registered my shelter?

Grady County's current notice says to re-register your storm shelter. Residents should use the county's official registration process to make sure information is up to date.

Is Notify Me the same as a tornado warning?

No. Notify Me is a county notification tool for county alerts and information. Residents should still rely on weather radios, trusted weather apps, local media, and National Weather Service warnings for severe weather alerts.

What if I live in Chickasha city limits?

Use the official local registration tools available for your address and check both City and County emergency management resources when in doubt.