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Southwest Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee

Southwest Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee. COMMUNITY Sheltering-In-Place during a chemical incident. What is Sheltering In Place?. Seeking Immediate Shelter Building (home, church, office, mall, store) Vehicle (car, truck, bus, train)

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Southwest Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee

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  1. Southwest Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee COMMUNITY Sheltering-In-Place during a chemical incident

  2. What is Sheltering In Place? • Seeking Immediate Shelter • Building (home, church, office, mall, store) • Vehicle (car, truck, bus, train) • The most important thing is to follow the instructions of local authorities and know what to do if you are advised to shelter-in-place.

  3. Shelter-In-Place What Could Happen? • Interstate/Highway Accident • Train Derailment • Terrorist Attack • Manufacturing or Facility Incident • Agricultural Incident

  4. Sheltering In PlaceHow Will I know ? • The order to Shelter in place would likely come from any of the following: • Local Public Officials • County Emergency Management Officials • Law Enforcement • Fire-Rescue • An emergency alert notification would be made via any of the following: • Television - Radio • Telephone - Door to Door • GeoCast Mass Notification

  5. What will I Need ?“Be Prepared” • Plastic Sheeting • Bath Towels • First Aid Kit • Water • Fresh Batteries • Non-Perishable Food • Flashlight • Duct Tape • Battery-powered radio

  6. Shelter In Place 4 Steps To Remember • Move people and pets inside • Close and lock all doors & windows • Turn off ventilation systems • Turn on a radio or TV for further information & instructions

  7. Shelter In PlaceStep 1: Move Inside • Quickly move everyone indoors, and do not use elevators • Pre-select an interior room with few windows. If possible, select a room that has access to water and restroom facilities

  8. Shelter In PlaceStep 2: Close and lock all doors and windows to avoid possible exposure to a chemical incident • Seal off all doors, windows, ceiling vents, and other sources of outside air. • Place a wet towel at the base of the door to cover the openings. Secure them in place with tape • If dangerous fumes have entered your home, place a wet cloth over your nose and mouth.

  9. Shelter In Place Step 3: Turn off Ventilation System • Turn off all heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems; turn the inlets to the “closed” position • If caught at the scene of an accident • Close all windows, vents, air conditioning, and ventilation systems • Dial 9ll • Move clear of the accident and try to stay upwind of the incident

  10. Shelter In PlaceStep 4: Turn on Radio or TV • Stay Calm • Listen to the TV or radio for further information or instructions • Stay off the telephone unless there is an emergency

  11. Shelter In Place “NO NOs” • Call the School or try to pick up your children • Risk your safety for your pets • Leave your shelter until the “all clear” signal is sounded

  12. Shelter In Place For More Information LEPC, 1926 Victoria Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239) 338-2550 http://www.swfrpc.org Funded in cooperation with the Florida Department of Community Affairs

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