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K i tt i tas County Department To Protect and Promote the Health and the Environment of the People of Kittitas County MEDIA RELEASE Date: Month, day, year Contact: Kasey Knutson, Public Information Officer, 509-962-7515 Shelter in Place Issued for [location] A shelter in place alert has been ordered for [location] by [agency]. Hazardous materials have been released and all residents or anyone in the area should remain indoors, effective immediately. [Brief details of the incident and include symptoms of exposure] Sheltering in place means: • Go inside. • Close all windows and doors. • Tum off ventilation systems -tum of all air conditioners, fans, etc. • Go into a room with the fewest doors and windows. • Stay in the room until told by the authorities it is safe to come out. Further information will be provided by [agency] at [website] Phone lines should be left open for emergency responders. For anyone outside of the area, please avoid driving near [location]. Please give emergency personnel the right of way. According to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), if you have symptoms of exposure, call 9-1-1 immediately and follow their instructions. If you were outside before taking shelter and think you may have been exposed to a chemical agent, there are several things you can do. If you are in a sealed shelter, take off at least your outer clothes, put them in a plastic bag and seal the bag. If water is available, wash or take a cool to warm (not hot) shower, using lots of soap and water. Do not put the soap in your eyes, just lots of water. If you leave the area, tell emergency responders or medical staff at your destination you may have been exposed. Tell the emergency responders about the sealed bag so that they can arrange for its safe removal after the emergency. For more information go to [give location of available information that IS NOT connected to a phone line]. ### 75