Shelter-in-place at work:
In addition to the steps taken to SIP at home, employers should:
- Write a SIP component in the Emergency Action Plan
- Train all employees in their roles in the event of a SIP order
- Communicate the dangers of leaving the building to everyone in the facility
- Utilize call forwarding or an answering service to notify customers that your business is closed
- Notify all employees to report to the pre-selected room. Account for everyone and document who is present and those who may be absent
- Seal the room
- Allow employees and customers to call family/friends to check in
- Monitor radio, TV and internet (if possible) for updates
- Communicate with safety forces to let them know the location and how many people are sheltered there
- Remain sheltered in place until told that it is safe or ordered to evacuate