Emergency Guide Shelter in Place
Contrary to the natural instinct to flee from danger, staying where you are may provide the safest alternative
Shelter-in-place is a simple and effective strategy of self-protection using the barriers and isolation provided by a building. All that is required is to:
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Get into, or stay, inside a building - if possible, go to an interior room with no exterior openings
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Secure the building - secure the interior room
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Wait until the threat has ended and authorities give an "all clear"
Shelter-in-place can be effectively used during:
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Active shooter incidents
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Chemical, biological, radiological, and hazardous material emergencies
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Severe weather
Tornado
Hurricane
Severe thunderstorm
Severe winter storm
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Emergencies of an unknown nature
Armed hostage or barricaded person
Robbery in-progress
Riot or other violent confrontation
Explosive device
Other unanticipated threat
Additional Information on shelter-in-place is available on the following website:
The American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/
