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Protective Actions
In an emergency, listen to local television and radio stations for information about the event. Local emergency response agencies will provide protective action instructions based on the nature of the emergency and current conditions. You may be asked to shelter in place, evacuate or stay alert for updates on the emergency. You should understand and plan for all possibilities. Shelter in place Evacuate Stay alert Shelter in Place During hazardous conditions, you may need to take shelter in your home. Your actions should be based on the situation. If there is a tornado warning, you should stay in your basement or small ground floor room. If your community has been hit by a winter storm, you may stay at home for a few days in a warm part of your house. If there is a influenza pandemic, public institutions could close and people might be advised to stay at home. In the unlikely event of a chemical accident at the Anniston Army Depot, you might be instructed to shelter in place. You could also be advised to shelter in place due to other chemical emergencies. The links below offer more information about sheltering in place. Alabama Department Public Health Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program Evacuate During an emergency, local emergency response agencies may tell you to evacuate. If you have not been asked to evacuate, determine whether you are in a safe place to shelter. Is the structure secure and stable? Is there any threat of hazards such as fire and flooding? If you are not in a safe place, you should move to a safer location as soon as possible. For more information about evacuating, visit the links listed below. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Ready.gov
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