Shelter-in-place” means
to take immediate shelter wherever
you are – home, work, school
or in between. Local authorities may
instruct you to “shelter-in-place” if
chemical or radiological contaminants
are released into the environment,
usually for just a few hours. This
is a precaution aimed to keep you safe
while remaining indoors.
Now,
when you hear “chemical
or radiological contaminants” are
you thinking nuclear only? There
are chemicals of all kinds that
are transported through cities
all over the nation via trucks
and trains and even though safety
is of the utmost importance to
these companies in the delivery
of them, accidents still happen;
it’s a fact of life. Don’t
you want to be protected?
Chemical, biological or radiological
contaminants may be released accidentally
or intentionally into the environment.
Should this occur, information
will be provided by local authorities
on television and radio. It is
important to keep a TV or radio
on, even during the workday. The
important thing is for you to follow
instructions of local authorities
and know what to do if they advise
you to shelter-in-place.
Follow
these links to find out more:
How to be Prepared in general,
at home, at work and at school:
http://www.kingscountyoem.com/CountyKings/shelter4.htm
How to Know When You Need to Shelter-in-Place:
http://www.kingscountyoem.com/CountyKings/shelter5.htm
Chemical Emergencies:
http://www.kingscountyoem.com/CountyKings/shelter7.htm
Radiological Emergencies:
http://www.kingscountyoem.com/CountyKings/shelter8.htm
Tips before Entering a Shelter:
http://www.kingscountyoem.com/CountyKings/shelter9.htm
You
will find these and other great
pieces of emergency information
on our website at www.kingscountyoem.com
You may also find more information
at www.ready.gov
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