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If You Are Told to Stay Indoors Or Shelter In Place
Many times during a biological or chemical release it is safer to stay inside and protect yourself than it would be to attempt to evacuate. Take these steps to protect yourself:
- · Go inside your house or other building immediately! Stay inside until local officials say you can leave safely.
- · Don’t forget to bring all pets indoors! This will most likely be for no more than a few hours.
- · Close all doors and windows.
- · Turn off heating, cooling or ventilation systems.
- · Listen to your local radio or TV stations for further instructions.
- · Seal all gaps under doorways and windows with wet towels and duct tape.
- · Resist the impulse to go outdoors and "check things out" before given the "All Clear" by authorities.
- · If you are told to protect your breathing, cover your nose and mouth with a damp handkerchief or other cloth, folded over several times.
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