Sheltering in Place Ready

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The Town may ask residents to shelter in place during an emergency that poses more risk to you if you should evacuate, such as a hazardous materials spill.

Sheltering in Place during a tropical storm or hurricane when a mandatory evacuation ordered IS NOT AN OPTION!

Sheltering in place offers you and your family immediate protection for a short period of time in your home, school, business or other facility.

• If you are asked to shelter in place, get everyone indoors immediately, close all windows and outside doors, and relocate to a central room in your house or workplace.
• If instructed to do so, turn off fans, central air and heat, and cover windows and doors with plastic or duct tape.
• The supplies you have collected for your emergency kit will sustain you while waiting for the emergency to be stabilized.
• If your children are at school, do not leave your house or workplace to go get them.
  • Take the time now to learn the school's emergency plans.
  • Going outside could expose you to a hazardous environment.

During a shelter in place emergency:

• Turn on a radio or television to a local news station to stay informed about what is going on, and wait until the "all clear" is broadcast before exiting the building.
• Follow instructions provided by local officials.
• Be prepared to evacuate if ordered to do so.

Shelter in Place Emergency Kit

Prepare a shelter-in-place kit containing the following:

• A battery-operated AM/FM radio with spare batteries
• Flashlight with spare batteries
• Food and bottled water (one gallon per person per day)
• Towels
• First aid kit and medicine
• Other items essential for your family's survival
• Include food and water for your pets
• Consider sanitary arrangements for your family and pets

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