Shelter-In-Place

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:
  1. Cracks around the doors
  2. Vents into the room
  3. 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:
  1. Cracks around the doors
  2. Vents into the room
  3. Windows
• Gather essential supplies:
  1. Food and Water
  2. Batter powered radio and extra batteries
  3. 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:
  1. Cracks around the doors
  2. Vents into the room
  3. Windows
• Gather essential supplies:
  1. Food and Water
  2. Batter powered radio and extra batteries
  3. 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

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