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Emergency Shelter In Place
Different organizations have their own disaster preparedness procedures. If you are in school, at work, or in a government building at the time a disaster occurs then you may be required to shelter-in-place. Sometimes it is more dangerous to attempt to evacuate so staying where you are is the safest and most logical choice.
Shelter-in-place means to take temporary protection in a structure or vehicle. This does not include certified shelters such as the Red Cross. If you are at home and need to shelter in place then you are responsible for ensuring you are prepared. Schools, workplaces, and other organizations should have their own procedures.
Preparation
Notification Procedures
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Become familiar with your communities notification procedures during an emergency
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Siren
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Automated Community Notification via voice recording or text
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Emergency Broadcast System via television or radio
During the Emergency
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Make sure everyone is safely inside in the inner most part of the home or building, away from doors and windows if possible.
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Secure doors and windows.
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Stay informed by listening to the radio or TV.
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Do not open windows and doors or go outside until you are notified that it is safe to do so.
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