Whether you are at home, work or elsewhere, there may be situations when it's simply best to stay where you are and avoid any uncertainty outside. There are other circumstances when staying put and creating a barrier between yourself and potentially contaminated air outside, a process known as "shelter-in-place," is a matter of survival. Use available information to assess the situation. If you see large amounts of debris in the air, or if local authorities say the air is contaminated, you may want to take this kind of action.

Tex, the Shelter-in-Place Turtle, can help children and adults learn more about emergency preparedness. If you would like Tex and a local emergency management official to visit your school or organization, call one of the following numbers:

Whether you are driving or walking, if you come to a flooded road, Turn Around Don't Drown.