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Most of us develop and rehearse evacuation plans, in the event of fires or bomb scares. The same is not true, however, for plans to shelter-in-place (SIP) in the event weather, chemical spills, or other events force us to remain inside our buildings instead of evacuating them. What do we need on hand? Are there any circumstances under which we will let people out or in? What coordination is required with first responders? If you want to develop - or improve - an SIP plan, the articles below should be of some help.

The shelter-in-place process is tough to plan, practice and implement. (Item #1) What do you need to provide for staff needs while you're stuck inside? (Item #2) This sample guide for workers, clients, and managers might be good to adapt for your organization. (Item #3)

Terrorist threats demand new strategies, including SIP or "invacuation." (Item #4) The Red Cross guide to SIP covers a number of topics. (Item #5) If you're wondering how effective sheltering in place can be, these examples from around the country should be of interest. (Item #6)

As always, we look forward to hearing about your concerns with regards to business continuity. If you have a topic you'd like to see covered, please email me at [email protected]

Best Regards,

Bob Mellinger
President
Attainium Corp

Quote of the Week

"The tendency of an event to occur varies inversely with one's preparation for it."
- David Searles -

Articles

1. Shelter-in-Place
There are many difficult aspects of a shelter-in-place process. This article addresses some of the difficulties, offering some help in constructing a plan and educating participants.
http://securitysolutions.com/mag/security_shelterinplace/

2. Every business needs an emergency supply kit: FEMA
FEMA and the US Small Business Administration have produced a checklist of items for small and large companies to consider as they plan a survival kit for disaster.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news02785.htm

3. Shelter-In-Place in the Work Environment
While this sample brochure offers good SIP information, it has a particularly good list of items for the "Grab 'n Go" kit to use for evacuation or SIP.
http://emc.ornl.gov/CSEPPweb/data/SIP%20Public%20Information/Brochures/sample_brochure_business.pdf

4. Evacuation and shelter planning
A system approach to evacuation and SIP planning is needed to ensure that staff safety and corporate reputation are protected in the face of today's threats.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/feature0460.htm

5. Shelter-in-Place during a Chemical or Radiation Emergency
This guide from the American Red Cross offers information on being prepared to shelter in place whether you're at work, at home, in your car, and at your children's schools.
http://www.redcross.org/preparedness/cdc_english/Sheltering.asp

6. Effectiveness of Shelter-In-Place: Examples from across the Country
Before formal sheltering in place was common, examples of the effectiveness of staying indoors during chemical emergencies exist. Read about these effective actions.
http://www.nicsinfo.org/SIP%20examples.pdf