Clay County LEPC
In the Event of a Chemical Emergency
How will I know?
You will be notified by a firefighter or police officer, or
information about the emergency will be announced on local
radio and TV stations.
What should I do?
  • Go indoors and stay there.
  • Turn on your radio or TV and listen for additional
    instructions
  • Notify any hearing-impaired or disabled persons in your
    area of the emergency.
If evacuation is ordered by authorities:
  • Stay calm. Pack basic things you and your family will need.
  • Lock your house and tie a white cloth or towel on your
    front door.
  • Use your own vehicle if you can. Keep car windows and
    vents closed. Turn on the car radio to hear instructions. if
    you do not have your own transportation, ask a neighbor
    or call the fire or police department.
  • Along major routes, authorized personnel will direct you
    out of the affected area and toward a reception area.
  • Return to your home as soon as the emergency is
    declared over by the authorities
If you are told to shelter in place:
  • Close all windows and doors.
  • Shut off all systems that draw air into the dwelling such
    as furnaces, air conditioners, fireplace vents, and
    dampers
  • Stay tuned to local radio or TV stations for further
    updates.
  • If you must go outside, place a damp cloth or towel over
    your nose and mouth.
  • Bring pets inside.
  • Seal cracks around windows with tape or wet towels.
  • Do not use the phone unless you have a special
    emergency and need help
  • Schools will care for and protect children, do not contact
    the school.