5-Minute Message: Drop, Cover, and Hold On Revisited
Depending on the emergency situation, sometimes the safest choice is to stay where you are and protect yourself. Everyone should know how to “Shelter-in-Place” or make their current location a safe haven. Here are the first key steps to master (notice that they are helpful for many situations):
1) SHELTER by going indoors.
2) SHUT doors and windows.
3) LISTEN for information (TV, radio, internet, etc.)
If there is an airborne hazard or other danger and you have to stay where you are for several hours, you’ll need some supplies: food and water; emergency radio; critical medications and a phone to communicate. Other Shelter-in-Place protective actions include choosing an internal room, closing vents, sealing off cracks, turning off motors, fans, etc.
Remember: With a little creativity, most spaces can be turned into a temporary shelter!
Tip: Download this Shelter-in-Place checklist and make it available to your team.
Many emergencies cause the need to evacuate. Creating a checklist in advance can help you evacuate more smoothly. Some items to include:
Remember to leave a note telling people where you’ve gone, the time you left, and the route you plan to take – so your friends, family, and loved ones will not worry.
Tip: Know how long it takes to evacuate everyone from your agency – timed from when you get the message to evacuate to when the last person is safely at the Rally Point.
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