In the event of an emergency, you may be instructed to Shelter-In-Place. This is a protective action order that may be issued in order to keep you safe from a potentially hazardous environment outdoors. If you are told to Shelter-In-Place, follow the instructions below and listen to a local radio or television station for additional information.
If You Are At Home
DO NOT GO OUTDOORS.
Close and lock all windows and exterior doors.
If there is a danger of explosion, close the window shades, blinds or curtains.
Turn off all heating and air conditioning systems.
Close the fireplace damper.
Use duct tape and plastic sheeting to seal:
Cracks around the doors
Vents into the room
Windows
Get your Disaster Supply Kit
Be sure you have a battery-operated radio and extra batteries
Be sure you have plenty of food and water
Take your pets with you with plenty of food and water for them.
Go to an interior room, above the ground floor, with the fewest windows or vents.
Call an emergency contact to inform them of the situation and give them your location.
If You Are In Your Vehicle
If you are close to home, continue on and immediately go inside. Follow the instructions above.
If you must stay in your vehicle, DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE.
Close windows and vents.
Turn off heat or air conditioning.
If possible, seal vents with duct tape.
Listen to your radio for additional instructions.
Call an emergency contact to inform them of the situation and give them your location.
If You Are At Work
Stay there. DO NOT GO OUTDOORS.
Close and lock all windows and exterior doors.
If there is a danger of explosion, close the window shades, blinds or curtains.
Turn off all heating and air conditioning systems.
Use duct tape and plastic sheeting to seal:
Cracks around the doors
Vents into the room
Windows
Gather essential supplies:
Food and Water
Batter powered radio and extra batteries
Flashlights and extra batteries
Select an interior room, above the ground floor, with the fewest windows or vents. Do not select a room with mechanical equipment.
Listen to your radio for additional instructions.
Call an emergency contact to inform them of the situation and give them your location.
If You Are At School
Stay there. DO NOT GO OUTDOORS.
Close and lock all windows and exterior doors.
If there is a danger of explosion, close the window shades, blinds or curtains.
Turn off all heating and air conditioning systems.
Use duct tape and plastic sheeting to seal:
Cracks around the doors
Vents into the room
Windows
Gather essential supplies:
Food and Water
Batter powered radio and extra batteries
Flashlights and extra batteries
Select an interior room, above the ground floor, with the fewest windows or vents. Do not select a room with mechanical equipment.
Listen to your radio for additional instructions.
Call an emergency contact to inform them of the situation and give them your location.
For SHELTER-IN-PLACE information for a Browns Ferry event, visit Shelter-In-Place