Southwest Florida Southwest Florida Local Emergency Planning Local Emergency Planning

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COMMUNITY Sheltering-In-Place

during a chemical incident

What is Sheltering In Place? What is Sheltering In Place?

Seeking Immediate Shelter– Building (home, church, office, mall, store) – Vehicle (car, truck, bus, train)

The most important thing is to follow the instructions of local authorities and know what to do if you are advised to shelter-in-place.

Shelter-In-PlaceShelter-In-Place What Could Happen? What Could Happen?

Interstate/Highway Accident

Train Derailment

Terrorist Attack

Manufacturing or Facility Incident

Agricultural Incident

Sheltering In PlaceSheltering In PlaceHow Will I know ? How Will I know ?

The order to Shelter in place would likely come from any of the following:

– Local Public Officials– County Emergency Management

Officials– Law Enforcement– Fire-Rescue

An emergency alert notification would be made via any of the following:

– Television - Radio – Telephone - Door to Door– GeoCast Mass Notification

What will I Need ?What will I Need ?“Be Prepared”“Be Prepared”

Plastic Sheeting Bath Towels First Aid Kit Water Fresh Batteries Non-Perishable Food Flashlight Duct Tape Battery-powered radio

Shelter In Place Shelter In Place 4 Steps To Remember4 Steps To Remember

Move people and pets inside

Close and lock all doors & windows

Turn off ventilation systems

Turn on a radio or TV for further information & instructions

Shelter In PlaceShelter In PlaceStep 1: Move InsideStep 1: Move Inside

Quickly move everyone indoors, and do not use elevators

Pre-select an interior room with few windows. If possible, select a room that has access to water and restroom facilities

Shelter In PlaceShelter In PlaceStep 2: Close and lock all doors Step 2: Close and lock all doors and windows to avoid possible and windows to avoid possible exposure to a chemical incidentexposure to a chemical incident

Seal off all doors, windows, ceiling vents, and other sources of outside air.

Place a wet towel at the base of the door to cover the openings. Secure them in place with tape

If dangerous fumes have entered your home, place a wet cloth over your nose and mouth.

Shelter In Place Shelter In Place Step 3: Turn off Ventilation SystemStep 3: Turn off Ventilation System

Turn off all heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems; turn the inlets to the “closed” position

If caught at the scene of an accident

– Close all windows, vents, air conditioning, and ventilation systems

– Dial 9ll

– Move clear of the accident and try to stay upwind of the incident

Shelter In PlaceShelter In PlaceStep 4: Turn on Radio or TVStep 4: Turn on Radio or TV

Stay Calm

Listen to the TV or radio for further information or instructions

Stay off the telephone unless there is an emergency

Shelter In Place “NO NOs”Shelter In Place “NO NOs”

Call the School or try to pick up your children

Risk your safety for your pets

Leave your shelter until the “all clear” signal is sounded

Shelter In Place Shelter In Place For More InformationFor More Information

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