SHELTER IN PLACE



Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office Division of Homeland Security
& Emergency Preparedness

In the event of a Chemical release( Hazardous Materials Incedent) you may be told to:


SHELTER IN PLACE:


1. GO INSIDE:



When inside, stay inside until informed that it is safe to leave. This is more likely to be only a few hours, rather than a day or more. If your children are in school, their protection will be provided by school officials.


2. SHUT DOORS AND WINDOWS:



Keep the contaminated air on the outside.

3. TURN OFF HEATING, COOLING OR VENTILATION SYSTEMS:



Such equipment as Central Heating and cooling units, Window and attic fans all bring in air from the outside.

4. TUNE IN FOR INFORMATION:



The following stations will keep you informed when it is safe to leave

SHELTER IN PLACE IT'S THAT SIMPLE:



For more information call the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office 1-337-463-3281 (1-800-259-2776) and ask for Deputy Glen Mears, Parish Emergency Prepardness Coordinator

Information provided by the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office & Office of Emergency Preparedness.

Please send comments to : Glen Mears:bpoep.beau.org

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