Shelter In Place

Example of a "Seal" shelter in
place

Shelter-in-place is a method in which you use
your own house or apartment as a shelter in
an emergency. Shelter-In-Place is often safer
than evacuation in certain emergencies. Local
government officials and or church officials
may recommend that you Shelter-In-Place in
an emergency, so it’s important to understand
what in means when you are asked to do it.
These emergencies can include but are not
limited to the follow types…

Severe Storms, Wildfires, or Tornadoes.
Extreme life threatening temperatures
(cold or heat) which may happen during
a power outage.
A violent public disturbance.
Explosives, whether intentional or
accidental. Chemical or biological
contaminants released accidentally or
intentionally into the air.

There are two types of shelter-in-place; 1) "no
seal" & 2) "seal" shelter-in-place. A "No Seal”
shelter-in-place is when you go inside, lock
doors and windows and listen for further
instructions from the outside with an
emergency radio (weather and/or news). While
inside, use your 72 hour kit or 3 month supply
for your needs until the emergency is over. A
"Seal" Shelter-In-Place is used when there is a
Biological, Radiological or Chemical
Emergency. In this type of shelter in place,
people should do the following...