Shelter-in-place
is a precaution aimed to keep you and your family safe while you remain in your house,
school, or business. This is not the same thing as going to an evacuation shelter in case
of a storm. Shelter-in-Place means going to an interior room inside your house, school, or
business.
 STEP 1: GO INSIDE
Immediately, go inside a building such as your home, school, or office. If your
children are at school or a daycare center, DO NOT attempt to pick up
your children. The teachers are trained to protect your children and will follow the
Shelter-in-Place procedures.
STEP 2: CLOSE ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS
Make sure you close and lock all doors and windows to help seal them off.
You may also cover windows with plastic sheeting and seal cracks around the doors and
windows with duct tape.
STEP 3: TURN OFF FANS, AIR CONDITIONERS AND HEATERS
Turn off attic and ceiling fans, heaters and air conditioners. Close all
air vents and ventilation systems to prevent outside air from coming in to your home. If
you have a fire place, check the damper and close it ONLY IF there is no
fire in the fireplace.
STEP 4: TURN ON A RADIO AND/OR LOCAL CABLE TV
Turn on a radio to 1590 AM and any local cable TV station for further
information or instructions regarding the chemical emergency.
STEP 5: STAY OFF THE PHONE
Do not use the telephone unless absolutely necessary because emergency
personnel may call to give specific instructions on what to do.
STEP 6: STAY INSIDE UNTIL GIVEN THE ALL CLEAR
Stay inside until the “ALL CLEAR” siren is
sounded. Stay tuned to the radio and/or cable television until the “ALL
CLEAR” messaged is broadcasted. After the “ALL CLEAR”
message is given, you may resume normal activities.
You may want to open all doors and window, and turn on ventilation systems to air
out your home, school, or business. |
