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Last Updated:
01/14/09 01:41:48 PM
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Shelter |
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During an emergency when
chemical, biological or
radiological materials have
been released accidentally
or deliberately into the
air, those hazardous
contaminants may require
that Nevadans "shelter in
place." This means staying
inside to protect you and
your family from toxins
outside, and is recommended
when evacuation is not
appropriate. The following
is more information from
Public Health Preparedness
at the Nevada State Health
Division on this aspect of
emergency preparedness.
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At Home |
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To shelter in
place, choose a small room
with few or no windows, and
seek protection there until
the situation outside is
brought under control. It is
not necessary to seal
off your home or windows.
Close and lock all windows
and exterior doors. Close
the window shades, blinds or
curtains if you are told
there is a danger of
explosion. Turn off all
fans, heating and air
conditioning systems. Make
sure you have access to your
Emergency Supply Kit and a
battery-operated radio.
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At Work
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Prepare your office
space for a shelter-in-place
situation. Gather a
flashlight with extra
batteries, a battery-powered
radio, a one-day supply of
non-perishable food for each
person in the office and a
gallon of water per person.
Consider also stocking a
personal three-day supply of
prescription medications, a
general supply of
over-the-counter drugs and
an extra pair of eyeglasses
or contact lenses and
supplies.
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In the Car |
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If you are driving a vehicle
when you hear an alert on
the radio to shelter in
place, assess your location.
If you are very close to
your home, office or a
public building, go there
immediately. If you are
unable to get to a home or
building quickly and safely,
then pull over to the side
of the road and stop your
vehicle at the safest place
possible. If it is sunny
outside, consider parking
under a bridge or shady spot
to avoid becoming
overheated. Turn off the
engine, and close windows
and vents. If possible, seal
the heating/air conditioning
vents with duct tape. Listen
to the radio for updated
advice and instructions -
stay where you are until you
are told that it is safe to
get back on the road. Be
aware that some roads may be
closed, or traffic detoured.
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NV
State Health Division
