Baton Rouge area - emergency response

Shelter in Place
During a chemical release, emergency management officials or other authorities may recommend "shelter in place." It means that residents should stay inside their homes or other safe structures until notified that the situation is safe.

Shelter in place warnings are often precautionary, but they should always be followed. Listen to the radio or watch the TV for information and instructions. Don’t panic!

if you are at home

• Tightly close all doors and windows; turn off air conditioners, heaters and fans
• Students shelter in place in schools. Parents avoid going to pick up children unless school officials ask you to do so

if you are at work

• It may be determined that the safest course of action is to stay inside the building
• While some employees may make a personal decision to leave, this decision should be made with the best available information

more about Shelter in Place

• Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
• American Red Cross