FACTS

1. Shelter in Place will be used when it is safer for employees to remain inside the building than to evacuate.
2. SIPs can be deployed across a multitude of emergencies ranging from terrorism wildfire smoke, chemical release, or dangerous personnel in the area.
3. Shelter is a basic human need crucial for survival in cases of natural hazards or conflict. It provides security, personal safety, and protection from the weather, and prevents ill health and disease.
4. Four stages of Shelter-in-Place, each with differing levels of security and preparation time.

• Normal Sheltering. Taking refuge in an existing building and closing all doors, […]

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