Shelter-in-Place
Shelter-in-Place procedures may be required for a
variety of reasons to respond to a natural or man-made hazard, disaster,
or accident. The local Fire, Police, Emergency First Responders, or
Incident Commander is responsible for determining when the public needs
to Shelter-in-Place.
The following are the basic Sheltering-in-Place steps. In an emergency, please follow the Sheltering-in-Place steps below in order.
Shelter-in-Place kits should include:
The following are the basic Sheltering-in-Place steps. In an emergency, please follow the Sheltering-in-Place steps below in order.
At Home
- Move everyone inside (including pets), shut and lock all doors and windows
- Turn off heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems
- Move everyone to the designated sheltering room(s), further inside the house
- Bring water, cell-phones, snacks and flashlights into the room
- Ensure room has wired phone, radio w/batteries and/or a TV
- Seal any windows, vents, door cracks and other openings with plastic and duct tape
- Turn on the TV or radio. Wait for further instructions and the "All Clear" signal to be given
- After "All Clear" is given, check for any injuries or illness and unseal room
- Turn on heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems
- Open appropriate doors and windows to properly air out the house
- Report any injuries, illness or damages to authorities
Outside or Driving
- If moving, pull to the side of the road and shut off vehicle
- Get everyone inside the vehicle (including pets), shut and lock all doors, roll up the windows
- Turn off all the vents, heating or air conditioning systems in the vehicle
- Turn on radio. Wait for further instructions and "All Clear" signal to be given.
- When "All Clear" signal is given. Open windows and vents to air out vehicle.
At Work
- Move everyone inside (including visitors), shut and lock all doors and windows
- Designate 2 two people to each of the following tasks
- Turn off heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems
- Move everyone to the designated sheltering room(s) (Plan for those with special needs)
- Bring water, cell-phones, snacks and flashlights into the room
- Ensure room has wired phone, radio w/batteries and/or a TV
- Take accountability of employees and visitors
- Seal any windows or vents with plastic and duct tape
- Seal openings around doors and other areas with duct tape
- Turn on the TV or radio and wait for further instructions
- Wait for the "All Clear" signal to be given
- After "All Clear", take accountability and un-seal room
- Turn on heating, air conditioning and ventilation system
- Open appropriate doors and windows
- Report any injuries or damages to authorities
- Resume normal business
Shelter-in-Place Kit
Shelter-in-Place kits should include:
- Radio w/Batteries
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight
- Pre-cut Plastic
- Duct Tape
- Scissors
- Bottled Water
- Cell Phone
- Snacks
- Necessary Individual Medication
- Emergency No. ’s
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Emergency Management
Physical Address
1121 W. Gardner Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509-477-3046