1. 1 Shelter-In-Place Everyone needs to know how... The protective action recommended by the Fire Department and Health Services Department after a chemical release.

2. 2 Shelter-In-Place What could happen? b Manufacturing Accident b Train Derailment b Freeway accident b Chemical leak from pool or wastewater treatment plant b ? ? ? ?

3. 3 Shelter-In-Place How will I know? The Outdoor Safety Sirens will sound! Information will be scrolled and announced via the news media. Weather radios in schools and other group facilities will sound an alert.

4. 4 Bay Point Outdoor Safety Sirens

5. 5 Sirens - Rest of East County

6. 6 Richmond Siren Coverage b Note - only sirens adjacent to Chevron will sound with push-button activation

7. 7 Central North County Sirens

8. 8 Siren Coverage - Rodeo and Crockett

9. 9 Shelter-In-Place Remember these 3 steps: b Shelter b Shut b Listen Here’s how...

10. 10 Shelter-In-Place SHELTER b Go inside b Take pets with you b That’s what your fire department recommends!

11. 11 Shelter-In-Place SHUT b Close and lock doors and windows b Shut off heating or air conditioning b Cover vents b Close fireplace dampers

12. 12 Shelter-In-Place LISTEN b Turn on AM radio (tune to KCBS 740) or TV b CCTV will scroll instructions in English, Spanish and Tagalog b County phone ringdown system will start calling affected areas

13. 13 Shelter-In-Place Extra Precautions b Windows that do not seal, spaces under doors, etc. can be sealed with duct tape, plastic, or damp towels. b If you think chemicals are leaking in, have people cover their noses and mouths with damp washcloths, paper towels, or clothing items.

14. 14 Shelter-In-Place It’s all about going inside! b If you are outside - immediately move everyone indoors to a store, shopping mall, etc. b The chemical will be moving with the wind, so move crosswind with the wind at your side.

15. 15 Shelter-In-Place It’s all about staying inside! b You will tie up a needed line at the 911 dispatch center. And the county’s phone ringdown system won’t be able to reach you! b DO call if there is an injury or other immediate emergency to report. Don’t call 911

16. 16 Shelter-In-Place How Will I Know It Is Over? b Listen to KCBS - changes to the Shelter-In-Place advisory and the “all- clear” announcement will be broadcast b News media will receive messages b The scroll on CCTV will stop b County ringdown will re-call residents b For free email notification, go to www.incident.com

17. 17 Shelter-In-Place After the emergency... b Local authorities will determine when the event is “all clear.” b Open windows and doors and air out rooms with fresh air.

18. 18 Shelter-In-Place Help is available... CCC CAER Group b Call us for assistance: Toll-free in Contra Costa County 888-972-CAER (2237) or call (925) 313-9296 b Write us at P.O. Box 668, Martinez, CA 94553 b On the web: www.cococaer.org