Shelter in Place Social Story

Graphic of a siren and flashing light.

During an emergency, I may need to shelter in place.

Graphic of a family standing in front of their house.

Shelter in place means that I should stay inside my home to stay safe.

Graphic of a woman and her dog looking out the window. The woman is worried, the dog is waving.

My family and pets also need to stay inside.

Graphic of a locked door and closed ventilation.

I need to lock doors and close windows, air vents and fireplace dampers.

Graphic of a switch being tuned off.

I may need to turn off fans, air conditioning and forced air heating systems.

Graphic of a family sitting together in their living room.

I should stay in a room in my home that is safe, depending on the type of emergency.

Graphic of a cell phone with information about FEMA locations.

I can download the FEMA app to get alerts and warnings for my area.

Graphic of a family watching a news broadcast on the TV.

I can watch TV, listen to the radio, or check the internet to find out what is happening with the emergency.

Graphic of a backpack full of emergency essentials

I need to have my Disaster Supply Kit in the same room with me.

Graphic of disaster supplies; canned food, water, flashlight, extra batteries and medicine.

A disaster supply kit has basic items like food, water, medicine and first aid supplies, flashlights, and batteries.

Graphic of a cell phone charging.

I should make sure my electronic devices are fully charged in case I lose power.

Graphic of a house with the doors closed.

I need to stay inside my home until it is safe or I’m told to go somewhere else.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.