Shelter In Place

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.

• 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;
  Tornado;
  Hurricane;
  Severe thunderstorm;
  Severe winter storm;
  Emergencies of an unknown nature: Armed hostage or barricaded person Robbery in-progress Riot or other violent confrontation Active shooter Explosive device Other unanticipated threat.

Additional Information on shelter-in-place is available on The American Red Cross website