Before the Spill:
- Identify local media stations used for emergency information.
- Learn hazardous material incident warning signals.
- Know hazardous substances produced, stored or transported in your area.
- Learn shelter-in-place procedures.
- Learn location of ventilation system shut-offs.
- Repair seals around windows, doors, basements.
During the Spill:
- If early accident witness, call emergency services.
- Listen to designated radio/TV station, emergency broadcast system; follow emergency instructions immediately.
- Bring household members, pets inside.
- Stay far away from site if possible.
- Keep body fully covered.
- Avoid eating/drinking anything uncovered.
- Prepare household for possible evacuation.
- Close all exterior and interior doors, and windows.
If told to shelter-in-place: - Turn off ventilation systems, fans, clothes dryer, heating-air conditioning; if possible close fireplace damper.
- Close windows, curtains, shades, blinds.
- Go to above ground room with fewest windows/doors.
- Bring disaster supplies kit.
- Wet towels, jam in cracks under doors.
- If possible, tape around doors, windows; block air vents using plastic sheeting/bags.
- Stay inside until radio announces safety or to evacuate.
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