{"id":132,"date":"2018-05-29T22:28:09","date_gmt":"2018-05-29T22:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cococaer.wordpress.com\/?page_id=132"},"modified":"2025-10-29T23:00:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T23:00:10","slug":"know-how-to-shelter-in-place","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.crhmro.org\/CAER\/prepare-for-emergencies\/know-how-to-shelter-in-place\/","title":{"rendered":"Know How to Shelter in Place"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Link to What should I do when I hear the sirens\" href=\"#what-should-i-do-when-i-hear-t\">What should I do when I hear the sirens?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to How long will the sirens sound\" href=\"#how-long-will-the-sirens-sound\">How long will the sirens sound?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"#where-can-people-get-informati\">Where can people get information in languages other than English when the sirens sound?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to How will I know when the event is over\" href=\"#how-will-i-know-when-the-event\">How will I know when the event is over?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to Are the sirens tested\" href=\"#are-the-sirens-tested\">Are the sirens tested?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to How can I help spread the word\" href=\"#how-can-i-help-spread-the-word\">How can I help spread the word about Shelter-in-Place procedures?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cococaer.org\/images_new\/photo_siren.jpg\" alt=\"safety siren\" width=\"135\" height=\"265\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-do-when-i-hear-t\"><a id=\"what\" name=\"what\"><\/a>What should I do when I hear the siren?<\/h2>\n<p>In the event of a chemical release, safety sirens in Contra Costa County&#8217;s industrial corridor will sound to alert the public. If you hear the sirens, or are told by emergency authorities to Shelter-in-Place, take these actions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Go inside (take pets with you)<\/li>\n<li>Close and lock all windows and doors (locking provides a tighter seal)<\/li>\n<li>Turn off all ventilation systems such as heating or air conditioning<\/li>\n<li>Close all fireplace dampers<\/li>\n<li>If there are gaps in windows or doors, seal with tape or damp towels<\/li>\n<li>Tune to KCBS 740 AM on the radio for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-will-the-sirens-sound\"><a id=\"how\" name=\"how\"><\/a>How long will the sirens sound?<\/h2>\n<p>The sirens will sound initially for about three minutes. They will continue to be re-sounded periodically if the event continues. Shelter-in-Place alerts are also broadcast over weather radios in Contra Costa County, and the County operates a phone ringdown system that is activated for Shelter-in-Place alerts. What should businesses do during a Shelter-in-Place event? Shelter employees and customers in place, following the same steps as for a home. Close doors and windows, shut down heating and air conditioning systems, seal gaps and do not call 9-1-1 unless there is a medical emergency.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-can-people-get-informati\"><a id=\"where\" name=\"where\"><\/a>Where can people get information in languages other than English when the sirens sound?<\/h2>\n<p>Tune to CCTV, the County&#8217;s TV station (check local cable listings for channel in your area). CCTV is connected to the CWS, so Shelter-in-Place information in English, Spanish and Tagalog will automatically scroll if there is an alert.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-will-i-know-when-the-event\">How will I know when the event is over?<\/h2>\n<p>County authorities will announce the \u201cAll Clear\u201d via the news media. CAER recommends tuning an AM radio to KCBS 740.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-the-sirens-tested\"><a id=\"test\" name=\"test\"><\/a>Are the sirens tested?<\/h2>\n<p>The sirens are tested on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Instead of three minutes, they are sounded for only about one minute during the test. If you hear the safety sirens at any other time, you should Shelter-in-Place.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-help-spread-the-word\"><a id=\"promote\" name=\"promote\"><\/a>How can I help spread the word about Shelter-in-Place procedures?<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"inline_link\" title=\"Download a Shelter-in-Place flyer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crhmro.org\/CAER\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Know-How-to-S-I-P-Flyer-2025.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download a flyer<\/a>\u00a0to post at your school or place of business (PDF)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What should I do when I hear the sirens? How long will the sirens sound? Where can people get information in languages other than English when the sirens sound? How will I know when the event is over? 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