Archive For The “Shelter In Place” Category

Shelter in a Vehicle

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Shelter in a Vehicle

  Admittedly, taking shelter in a vehicle may be an uncomfortable experience, particularly in very hot or very cold weather. Still, such discomfort is safer than possibly exposing yourself to chemical or radiological contaminants in the outside air. Having a portable disaster supplies kit in your vehicle could make the experience less unpleasant.   The…

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Shelter in Place at Work

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Shelter in Place at Work

  The appropriate steps depend on the emergency situation. If you hear a warning signal, listen to local radio or television stations for further information. You will be told what to do, including where to find the nearest shelter if you are away from your “shelter-in-place” location.   Check with your workplace to learn their…

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Shelter in Place at School

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Shelter in Place at School

  The appropriate steps depend on the emergency situation. If you hear a warning signal, listen to local radio or television stations for further information. You will be told what to do, including where to find the nearest shelter if you are away from your “shelter-in-place” location.   Check with the school or day-care center…

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Shelter in Place at Home

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Shelter in Place at Home

The appropriate steps depend on the emergency situation. If you hear a warning signal, listen to local radio or television stations for further information. You will be told what to do, including where to find the nearest shelter if you are away from your “shelter-in-place” location.   If you are told to “shelter-in-place,” act quickly….

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How to Shelter in Place

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How to Shelter in Place

What is Shelter In Place?   “Shelter-in-place” means to take immediate shelter where you are—at home, work, school, or in between. It may also mean “seal the room;” in other words, take steps to prevent outside air from coming in. This is because local authorities may instruct you to “shelter-in-place” if chemical or radiological contaminants…

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