Shelter in Place
RVEM
There is a difference between Shelter in Place and Shelter at home. Shelter in Place means to gather all necessary items to shelter in an internal room, preferably without windows, with central heating/ air turned off, with seal windows and doors sealed. Stay put until further notice. This is for a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear event. Shelter at home means to stay inside your house with windows and doors closed and locked until further notice.
Communications Equipment
- Cell phone with charger
- NOAA radio with AM/FM radio
- Pen and paper
Emergency Equipment
- Hand cranked flashlight, glow stick
- Fire extinguisher
- Blankets, sleeping bags
- Trash bags
- Commonly used tools
- Portable heater
- Duct Tape, plastic sheeting (premeasured for door(s) and windows, towel for under the door
Water/Food
- 1 gallon of water per person/pet per day
- Food for each person for several days
- Pet food, little box