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EMERGENCY PLANNING
SHELTER-IN-PLACE
IF ORDERED TO EVACUATE BY LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT YOU MAY STAY IN ONE OF THE LOCAL HURRICANE SHELTERS.
DO NOT BRING PETS TO THE SHELTER.
COLUMBIA
COUNTY HURRICANE SHELTERS:
WESTSIDE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORT WHITE HIGH
SCHOOL
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of the instructions you may be given in an emergency is to
shelter-in-place. This means you should stay indoors until authorities
tell you it is safe or you are told to evacuate.
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Select a small, interior room, with no or few windows.
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Close and lock all windows and exterior doors.
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Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems. Close the
fireplace damper. |
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Bring your family
disaster supply kit
and any pets and make sure the radio is
working. |
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It is ideal to have a hard-wired telephone in the room you select
(cellular telephone equipment may be overwhelmed or damaged during
an emergency) |
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Use duct tape and plastic sheeting (heavier than food wrap) to seal
all cracks around the door and any vents into the room.
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Listen to your radio or television for further instructions or
updates. |
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If you are in your car, close windows and turn off vents and air
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