Shelter-in-Place (SIP) at home
A public communications campaign will alert the public about sheltering in place and provide detailed information via a brochure and website.
Preparation for a shelter-in-place order includes the following:
- Designate an appropriate room. It should be an interior room with few (or preferably no) windows, an adjoining bathroom, and storage for SIP supplies. It should be large enough to accommodate all residents in your home or apartment. TV/CNN should be available.
- Measure all doors, windows, vents and skylights, then pre-cut plastic sheeting to fit with an overlap of 6 inches all the way around.
- Gather supplies, tools, equipment, and emergency numbers: refer to the emergency preparedness plan and checklist.