Shelter In Place

Shelter-in-place is the practice of going or remaining indoors during an emergency, as opposed to evacuation.  Shelter-in-place can be a safe response to an airborne hazardous material release.  Building can protect you by slowing the amount of air getting inside.

Shelter-in-place procedure:

1. Go indoors if you are outside.
2. Close all windows and doors.
3. Stay away from windows and doors.
4. If odour is strong, seal an inside room with wet towels at the base of the door. Breathe through a damp towel to filter air.
5. Turn off furnace and exhaust fans.
6. Monitor local media and/or Carman Dufferin website for updates.
   
   • CarmanDufferin Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
   • CDFD Facebook & CDFD Instagram
7. Avoid elevators.
8. Remain indoors until told to evacuate.