What to Do to Evacuate in a Chemical Emergency

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This webpage provides Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on evacuation associated with a chemical emergency. It touches upon sheltering in place versus evacuation. Plans to evacuate include instructions for creating Ready to Go bags both for people and pets. It emphasizes practicing evacuation plans so everyone knows what to do in an emergency and highlights the need to wait for an "all clear" before returning home safely.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; Disaster Planning; Pets; Chemical Terrorism; Chemical Hazard Release; Emergency Shelter

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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