Hazardous Materials - Chemical, Biological, Radiological Incidents (CBRN)
In the event of a chemical, biological or radiological incident that produces an airborne risk you may be asked take shelter indoors until you are told it is safe to go outside.
If an incident occurs follow the Shelter In Place advice:
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- Go In - If you are at home bring your family and pets indoors
- Stay In an interior room, preferably an upstairs room.with the least windows or doors.
- Tune In to your local TV, radio station or internet for advice on the incident.
- If you have elderly or vulnerable neighbours be prepared to offer assistance.
- Lock doors, close windows, air / heat vents, fireplace chimney vents.
- Turn off fans and air conditioning units.
- Keep your emergency kit with you.
- If needed consider what materials are available to seal any gaps that may allow contamination inside or prepare beforehand by including plastic sheeting and duct tape in your emergency kit.
- Ensure you know where and how to turn off your utilities in case you need or are instructed to do so.
- If there is a power cut switch off electrical items to prevent them all starting at once when power is restored.
- Do not go outside until you are told it is safe to do so by the Emergency Services
