To shelter in place means to stay indoors in a safe place until the threat of severe weather passes. Plan ahead by gathering the necessary supplies and preparing your residence for the storm.
What supplies do I need to shelter in place?
- Non-perishable food and snacks
- Bottled water
- Manual can opener
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Supply of prescription medications
- Radio (battery-operated or hand-crank)
- Food and water for pets
- Cash
- Books and games
What else do I need to do to prepare?
- Charge all electronic devices and back-up batteries.
- Fill your bathtub with water for flushing toilets and cleaning.
- Turn your refrigerator to its lowest temperature setting.
- Preserve cell phone battery life.
- Stay away from low-hanging or downed power lines.
- Bring in items from balconies and patios.
- Pick up litter and debris to keep street drains clear.
- Secure your garbage can.
- Place important documents in a weatherproof container.
- Stay inside until officials say otherwise.
- Check for updates on the college's Alerts and Emergency web pages.
- Call 911 if you have an emergency.
- Storms can be scary for children. Talk to your family about what's happening, and keep games and toys on hand to entertain children.