Shelter in Place

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