How-To – Shelter in Place Safely

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Sometimes the safest move is to stay put. If the outside risk is higher than the inside risk, you shelter, stabilize, and wait it out.

GoBag or Stay Home™ means when you Stay Home, you do it right.

🏠 Shelter-in-Place Basics

• Pick a safe room: interior, few windows/doors, easy to seal.
• Stage water, food, light, comms, first aid in that room.
• Keep a battery/hand-crank radio for official updates.

💨 Air & Ventilation

• If outside air is dangerous (smoke/chemicals), seal gaps with tape and plastic (doors, vents, outlets).
• If air is safe, crack a window occasionally to avoid stale air buildup.
• Use masks or wet cloths as improvised filters when needed.

💡 Light & Power

• Prefer LED lanterns/flashlights; avoid candles (fire risk).
• Keep power banks charged and rotate device use.
• Consolidate lighting to one room to conserve batteries.

🧼 Hygiene & Comfort

• Store water jugs, wipes, trash bags, and basic toiletries.
• Layer clothing/blankets to manage temperature without grid power.
• Keep morale items (books, cards, music) to reduce stress and help kids cope.

🔥 Field Tips

• Maintain a simple routine (check-ins every few hours, day/night rhythm).
• Inspect windows/doors periodically for damage or intrusion risks.
• Keep GoBags staged by the exit in case the situation flips to evacuation.

✅ Pro Tip

Choose and stock your safe room now: water, snacks, first aid, flashlight, radio, tape/plastic sheeting. When the order to shelter comes, you’ll be ready in seconds—not scrambling.

If you want to keep learning, go here → Advanced Survival Skills

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