A Shelter-in-Place order could be triggered by release of a chemical, biological or
radiological substance into the environment.
If you are told to Shelter-in-Place, immediately do the following:
Bring everyone into the building or room.
Shut and lock the door(s).
Ask students and visitors to stay, not leave.
Unless there is an imminent threat, ask everyone to call or text their emergency contact
to let them know where they are and that they are safe.
If possible, change outgoing telephone messages to say that the college is currently
closed, and employees, students and visitors are remaining on campus until authorities
advise it is safe to leave.
Check to ensure that all windows, exterior doors, and other openings to the outside
are closed.
Close window shades, blinds or curtains.
Choose an interior room or rooms large enough to comfortably hold everyone in the
immediate area. Avoid rooms with mechanical equipment such as ventilation pipes.
If possible, select a room that contains a land-line telephone.
Use duct tape and plastic sheeting if available to seal all cracks around the door(s)
and any vents into the room.
Write down the names of everyone in the room in case you are asked to report it.
Monitor emergency communication channels (LCC website, Twitter Alert, FlashAlert,
radio, television, etc.) for further instructions.
Do not come out until you are told it is safe to do so.
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