1 SHELTER-IN-PLACE ACCIDENTAL POISONING | Shelter-in-place simply means staying inside your home or business. During an accidental release of toxic chemicals, or emergencies involving hazardous materials where air quality may be threatened, shelter-in-place keeps you inside a protected area and out of danger. If shelter-in-place is necessary you will be notified by local authorities. If you are asked to shelter in-place, take the following steps: • Take your children and pets inside immediately. While gathering your family, cover your mouth and nose with a damp cloth to provide a minimal amount of protection. • Close all windows and doors in your home as well as the fireplace damper. • Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems, and any other ventilation. • Go to an above-ground room (not the basement) with the fewest windows and doors. Be sure to take a radio with you. • Wet some towels and jam them in the crack under the door. Tape plastic sheeting or garbage bags over the door, window, exhaust fan, vents and outlets. • Close drapes, or shades over windows. Stay away from windows. • Stay in the room and listen to your radio until you are told all is safe or you are told to evacuate. • Once you are told to stop sheltering-in-place, vent your house by opening windows and turning on fans. It is a good idea to take your 72-HOUR KIT with you as you shelter-in-place. Before Poisoning • Place poison control number near the phone (1-800-222-1222). • Do not leave children alone or unattended. • Be aware of all potential hazards in your home. • Never call medicine "candy." • Teach children to ask before putting anything in mouth. • Keep activated charcoal on hand. After Poisoning • Stay calm. • Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. • Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions. Inhaled Poisoning • Immediately get the victim to fresh air. • Avoid breathing fumes. • Open doors and windows wide. • If victim is not breathing, have someone call 911 then start CPR. Poison on the Skin • Remove contaminated clothing. • Flood skin with water for ten minutes. • Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. • Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions. Poison in the Eye • Flood eye with lukewarm (not hot) water poured from a large glass two or three inches from the eye. • Repeat process for 15 minutes. • Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. • Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions. Be sure everyone in your household knows where to find shelter from all hazards that affect your area. I - 14- Swallowed Poison • Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink. • Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. • Follow the Poison Control Center's instructions. - 15