Shelter-in-place
The term "shelter-in-place" means remaining inside your home or place of work and protecting yourself there from a hazardous outside environment. If a radiological, chemical or biological emergency occurred, local authorities may direct you to shelter-in-place or evacuate.
Steps for shelter-in-place:
- Stay calm.
- Go inside the building and bring students indoors immediately.
- You can provide a minimal amount of protection to your breathing by covering your mouth and nose with a damp cloth.
- Close and lock all windows and outside doors.
- Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.
- Gather your disaster supplies and battery-powered radio.
- Go to an interior room ideally without windows. If there is a chemical threat, a room above ground is preferable.
- Use duct tape (wet towels if you don't have duct tape) to seal doors, exhaust fans, vents, and windows.
- Listen to the radio or TV for emergency instructions and shelter-in-place until you are told it is safe.