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SHELTER-IN-PLACE
Potential deadly incidents, such as a hazardous material spill or a severe weather warning require a shelter-in-place plan. A Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosion (CBRNE) incident is when exposure to an agent can cause serious physical harm or death. Severe weather, such as a tornado warning, should prompt automatic shelter in place procedures. A shelter-in-place order is delivered through NOAA weather radios and public broadcast systems or one could come from local officials.
✓ Bring your family and pets inside.
✓ Lock doors, close windows, air vents and fireplace dampers.
✓ Turn off fans, air conditioning and forced air heating systems.
✓ Take your emergency supply kit (unless you have reason to believe it has been contaminated).
✓ Go into an interior room with few windows, if possible.
✓ In a CBRNE emergency, seal all windows, doors and air vents with plastic sheeting and duct tape.
Consider measuring, cutting and numbering the sheeting in advance to save time. Be prepared to improvise and use what you have on hand to seal gaps so that you create a barrier between yourself and any contamination.
Local authorities may not immediately be able to provide information on what is happening and what you should do. However, you should watch TV, listen to the radio or check the Internet often for official news and instructions as they become available.
The illustration shows what areas should be covered in a CBRNE shelter-in-place emergency.
72 HOUR SUPPLIES KIT SHOPPING LIST
✓ Large clear container (18.5 gallon)
✓ Camp Axe
✓ Emergency 4 in 1 tool (for water/gas shut off)
✓ Flashlight
✓ Alkaline batteries (size D for flashlight)
✓ Multi purpose tool
✓ Tape – masking and duct
✓ Battery operated radio
✓ Alkaline batteries (size AA for radio)
✓ 2-Way FRS radios
✓ Antibacterial moist wipes
✓ First-Aid kit (Red Cross soft pack)
✓ Face masks (3) – N95 or better rating
✓ Gloves (leather)
✓ Goggles
✓ Water-less alcohol-based hand sanitizer
✓ Whistle necklace
✓ Comfort & Convenience
✓ Butane Lighter
✓ Compass
✓ Fleece sleeping bag & “space” blanket
✓ Paper plates & cups and plastic utensils
✓ Plastic garbage bags (drawstring)
✓ Rain poncho
✓ Sunscreen lotion
✓ Terrycloth towels
✓ Personal
✓ Comb & brush
✓ Deodorant, razor & shaving cream
✓ Personal cleansing cloths & washcloth
✓ Soap & Shampoo
✓ Toothbrush & toothpaste
In addition to the basic items in your 72 hr kit, you should add the following:
• Change of clothing (in a zip-lock plastic bag) & footwear, including long sleeved shirt and pants, closed-toed shoes or boots
• Extra glasses and/or contact lens supplies
• Non-prescription medications, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, etc.
• Prescription medications: at least three-day’s supply
• Feminine hygiene supplies and/or shaving supplies
• Extra set of car keys and a credit card, cash or Traveler’s checks
• Copies of documents important to your family (birth certificates, marriage licenses, wills, insurance forms, etc.), phone numbers you might need, credit card information
Along with your main 72 hr kit, you will need a separate food kit that must be refreshed every 6 months.
Water: One gallon of water per person, per day (8 16-oz bottles per person, per day).
Food: A three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. Select food items that are compact and lightweight.
72 HOUR FOOD KIT
✓ Bottled water (24 16-oz bottles)
✓ Juice – boxed (6)
✓ Peanut Butter
✓ Jam (plastic squeeze bottle)
✓ Saltine crackers
✓ Chili – boxed (2)
✓ Tuna (2 foil pouches)
✓ Mayonnaise packets (for tuna)
✓ Applesauce (6 individual cups)
✓ Pudding (4 individual cups)
✓ Energy bars (4)
Along with your main 72 hr kit, you will need a separate food kit that must be refreshed every 6 months.
Water: One gallon of water per person, per day (8 16-oz bottles per person, per day).
Food: A three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. Select food items that are compact and lightweight.
To-Go Bag Supplies
✓ Backpack
✓ Food and water (as much as you can practically carry)
✓ Portable radio and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit and handbook
✓ 5-day supply of any medications you take regularly and a copy of your prescriptions
✓ Whistle (to alert rescuers to your location)
✓ Personal hygiene supplies (including toilet paper)
✓ Emergency lighting (e.g. glow sticks, flashlight, headlamp) and extra batteries
✓ Large garbage bags and paper towels
✓ Change of clothing and a hat
✓ Sturdy shoes, in case an evacuation requires walking long distances
✓ Dust mask
✓ Pen, paper and tape
✓ Cash in small denominations
✓ Copy of health insurance card and driver license or identification card
✓ Photos of family members for reunification purposes
✓ List of emergency contact phone numbers More tips
✓ In children’s Go-bags, include medical consent forms, a family photo for reunification purposes and a favorite toy, cards or book.
✓ Include flares and jumper cables in your vehicle’s Go-bag.
✓ Remember to make a Go-bag for your pet!
OFFICE EMERGENCY KIT
time you will have your office kit
✓ Enough water for 24 hours
✓ Enough food for 24 hours
✓ Leather and latex gloves
✓ Whistle (to alert rescuers to your location)
✓ Emergency lighting (e.g. glow sticks, flashlight, headlamp)
✓ Dust Mask
✓ Pen, paper, and tape
✓ Copy of health insurance card and driver’s license or identification card
✓ Portable radio and extra batteries
✓ Cash in small denominations for transportation if needed
✓ List of emergency contact phone numbers
✓ Mini First-Aid Kit
