Go indoors to your designated shelter-in-place room/area. Close and lock windows, doors, and vents.
Make sure family members and pets are with you.
Bring your emergency supply kit.
For hurricanes or tornadoes, protect yourself with a mattress or padding.
For wildfires, turn ON air conditioners/ventilation systems; breathe through a damp cloth.
For a chemical, radiological, or biological threat, use plastic sheeting and duct tape to seal off windows, doors, and vents. Turn OFF fans and air conditioners.
Don’t use gas, propane, or kerosene appliances; vapors might be toxic.
Listen to the radio or TV for emergency updates.
Stay indoors until given the “all clear” signal or other instructions.
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