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Safety Week - Introduction - Shelter

Posted Date: 8/22/25 (12:00 PM)

Safety Week - What does SHELTER Mean?
Shelter is called when specific protective actions are needed based on a threat or hazard. Training should include response to threats such as tornadoes, earthquakes, hazardous materials situations or other local threats.

HAZARDS MAY INCLUDE
  • Tornado
  • Severe weather
  • Wildfires
  • Flooding
  • Hazmat spill or release
  • Earthquake
SAFETY STRATEGIES MAY INCLUDE:
  • Evacuate to Shelter area
  • Seal the room
  • Drop, cover and hold
  • Get to high ground
Sheltering requires that all students and staff follow response directives. Districts should have procedures for all foreseeable local hazards and threats which include provisions for those individuals with access and functional needs.