SHELTER-IN-PLACE
In an emergency when harmful agents are in the air, evacuation may be dangerous. To prevent further exposure you may be told to find shelter indoors wherever you are. This is called Shelter-in-Place. These five steps to Shelter-In-Place are the same for home, work, or school.
- Go inside. Quickly move people and pets indoors.
- Close and lock all windows and doors.
- Turn off and close all venting systems.
Include air conditioners, bathroom and stove fans, and fireplace dampers.
- Go into an interior room and seal it. Block any gaps to the
outside air with tape and plastic or damp towels. Do no use the basement
because some toxic gases collect in the lowest level of the house.
- Tune to your local radio or TV station for more information.
Children: Many schools have their own emergency plans. Make sure your child's school has your current contact information. Discuss ahead of time the school's or caretaker's emergency procedures.
Phones: Stay off the phone lines to allow emergency calls to get through.
Shelter-In-Place Kit
 | Radio (battery or windup) |
| Clock (battery or windup) |
| Bottled water |
| Flashlight |
| First-aid supplies |
| Extra batteries |
| Snack food |
| Blankets |
| Bath towels |
| Duct tape |
| Plastic sheeting |