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As a part of our ongoing education outreach, we will post tips in the Wall section of the this cause homepage. This month's article focuses on Dealing with Chemical Hazards.
When there is concern about potential exposure to a chemical or other airborne hazard, local officials may advise you to "shelter-in-place" and "seal the room." If you believe the air may be badly contaminated or if you are instructed by local officials, follow the instructions below to create a temporary barrier between you and the contaminated air outside.
To shelter-in-place and seal the room:
Close and lock all windows and exterior doors.
Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.
Close the fireplace damper.
Get your disaster supplies kit and turn on your battery-powered radio.
Go to an interior room that is above ground level and without windows, if possible. In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground location is preferable because some chemicals are heavier than air and may seep into basements even if the windows are closed
If directed by local authorities on the radio, use duct tape to seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room.
Tape plastic sheeting, such as heavy-duty plastic garbage bags, over any windows.
Listen to your radio or television for further instructions. Local officials will tell you when you can leave the room in which you are sheltering, or they may call for evacuation in specific areas at greatest risk in your community.
To view past Emergency Tips, check the announcement history on the READI cause home page. http://apps.facebook.com/causes/...
As a part of our ongoing education outreach, we will post tips in the Wall section of the this cause homepage. This month's article focuses on Dealing with Chemical Hazards.
When there is concern about potential exposure to a chemical or other airborne hazard, local officials may advise you to "shelter-in-place" and "seal the room." If you believe the air may be badly contaminated or if you are instructed by local officials, follow the instructions below to create a temporary barrier between you and the contaminated air outside.
To shelter-in-place and seal the room:
Close and lock all windows and exterior doors.
Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.
Close the fireplace damper.
Get your disaster supplies kit and turn on your battery-powered radio.
Go to an interior room that is above ground level and without windows, if possible. In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground location is preferable because some chemicals are heavier than air and may seep into basements even if the windows are closed
If directed by local authorities on the radio, use duct tape to seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room.
Tape plastic sheeting, such as heavy-duty plastic garbage bags, over any windows.
Listen to your radio or television for further instructions. Local officials will tell you when you can leave the room in which you are sheltering, or they may call for evacuation in specific areas at greatest risk in your community.
To view past Emergency Tips, check the announcement history on the READI cause home page. http://apps.facebook.com/causes/...
I don't live in SD, but my boyfriend is a Marine at Camp Pendleton and they were evacuated from their base at one point due to the fires and while I was visiting him I saw all of the ash and burnt land everywhere, it was horrible.
I don't live in SD, but my boyfriend is a Marine at Camp Pendleton and they were evacuated from their base at one point due to the fires and while I was visiting him I saw all of the ash and burnt land everywhere, it was horrible.
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What really happens when you are caught up in a disaster and have no link to the outside world for 72 hours? No running water, no electricity, no telephone service... can you imagine the possibilities of having to deal with a catastrophe of this magnitude?
Find out how a mother of 3 (including an infant) survive and cope in the aftermath of a disaster - with the only resource being a survival kit. The 72 Hour Experiment will show you how one family copes with life during and after a disaster.
Follow this family's experience and listen to this single mom's thoughts as she works for 72 hours to help her and her children deal with disaster.
YOU CAN PARTICIPATE! Our family needs to hear from you to give her moral support and advice. Take a minute to join us and share your thoughts and ideas - and get to know Leigh and her family first hand. This could be you - and we hope this exercise helps you better handle disasters.
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