| 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. |