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Shelter-in-Place Checklist
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Planning
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Select the safest interior room (most walls between you and outside)
Know your exit protocol if shelter becomes compromised
Sealing
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Plastic sheeting cut to fit windows, doors, and vents (pre-measured)
Duct tape for sealing (multiple rolls)
Seal all gaps around doors, windows, and vents
Turn off HVAC, fans, and forced-air systems
Water
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Water: minimum 1 gallon per person per day (3-day supply)
Food
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Food: non-perishable 3-day supply per person
Communication
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Battery-powered radio for emergency broadcasts
Contact card with emergency numbers and neighbor contacts
Light
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Flashlights + spare batteries
Medical
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First aid kit + prescription medications
Protection
0/1
N95 respirators if chemical/biological threat
Hygiene
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Portable toilet or bucket with lid
Toilet paper, wet wipes, hand sanitizer
Thermal
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Blankets and extra clothing (power may fail)
Electronics
0/1
Phone charger + power bank
Mental Health
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Entertainment for extended stay (books, games, activities for children)
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