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:
- Get into or stay inside a building; if possible, go to an interior room with no exterior openings
- Secure the building; secure the interior room
- Wait until the threat has ended and authorities give an “all clear”
Shelter-in-place can be effectively used during:
- Active shooter incidents
- Chemical, biological, radiological and hazardous material emergencies
- Severe weather
Emergencies of an unknown nature:
- Armed hostage or barricaded person
- Robbery in-progress
- Riot or other violent confrontation
- Explosive device
- Other unanticipated threat
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