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Additional Shelter-in-Place Resources

Here you will find information that is useful for implementing a shelter-in-place program or procedures at your school, office, home or on the road.

Shelter-in-Place Information - Additional Resources

The following resources, courtesy of the American Red Cross and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, outline information and useful guidelines and tips for sheltering in place at home, at work, in your vehicle, and at day care centers and schools. 
Sheltering In Place - At Home
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This is a helpful list of facts and tips in preparing for shelter-in-place emergencies at your home.
Sheltering In Place - In Vehicle
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This is a helpful list of facts and tips in preparing for shelter-in-place emergencies in your vehicle.
Sheltering In Place - At Work
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This is a helpful list of facts and tips in preparing for shelter-in-place emergencies at the work place.
Sheltering In Place - At Day Care Centers and Schools
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This is a helpful list of facts and tips in preparing for shelter-in-place emergencies at school.
Workplace Disaster Supply Kit
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This is a helpful list of supplies that are recommended when you may be confined to your workplace for several hours or overnight. 

Plan Templates and Tips

NICS SIP Plan for Offices
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Shelter in place plan template for offices from the National Institute of Chemical Studies.

FEMA Emergency Response Plan Template for Businesses
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Emergency response plan template, including evacuation and shelter in place.

Guidance

NICS Shelter-in-Place Information
Great site from the National Institute of Chemical Studies that provides lots of helpful information for preparing to shelter in place including research, plans, guidance, case studies and more.

FEMA Guidance for Designing Safe Rooms and Shelters
The objective of this manual is to provide guidance for engineers, architects, building officials, and property owners to design shelters and safe rooms in buildings. This manual presents information about shelters in the work place, home, or community building that will provide protection in response to manmade hazards.

Active Shooter - How to Respond
The content of this guide book provides the reader with helpful information to prepare for and survive an active shooter event. 

Guidance for Managing Intense Emotions
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This is a great document that provides advice and guidance on dealing with feelings of fear, stress, uncertainty and anxiety with yourself and others in an emergency.


Training

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Click the button above to access free emergency preparedness training from FEMA. While it is developed for Federal Employees, it is great material that is applicable for anyone.


Videos

Do you know what to do in the event of an active shooter? The "Run. Hide. Fight.®" video provides the information you need to survive an active shooter event.

Check out this short video from CTIA about preparing for an emergency with wireless communication. Take just a few moments to review the list below, tune-up your knowledge of your wireless device so you and your family are always ready to communicate.
  • Input All Emergency Numbers into Your Wireless Device.
  • Use Text Messages. 
  • Activate Your Video, Picture Messaging, Voice Activation, and GPS Functions. 
  • Double-check for Reliable Batteries and Battery Charging Equipment. 
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