What is the difference between "Isolation" Y "Shelter in place"?
With a new “event” happening too often in the news, many of the terms seem to get confusing. If you have children, they must now do “lockdown drills” at school. What is a confinement? What does it mean to shelter in place? What is the difference between the two? Well here is the official word on the matter.
BETWEEN THE DISTINCTION “LOCKDOWNS” AND “SHELTER IN PLACE”
1. LOCKS: A lockout occurs when facility occupants are instructed to remain confined to a room / area with specific procedures to follow regarding locking doors, closing windows / blinds, seeking cover, etc. This procedure is implemented when a criminal item is believed to be on the premises and officials expect that these measures will minimize the occupants’ exposure to the risk of that item. The closures require a police response and immediate intervention. While the responsibility for determining a school district policy regarding lockdown rests primarily with that school district, school officials and law enforcement officials are strongly encouraged to consult with each other when drafting their respective policies. This will help ensure the safe and efficient handling of school closing events.
2. SHELTER-IN-PLACE: Shelter-in-place is similar to lockdown in that occupants must remain on the premises, but may require that they be moved to a different part of the facility due to an environmental event that is occurring outside. installation. for example, the release of a chemical cloud from a nearby plant. Evacuating occupants can put them at greater risk than housing them inside the facility. However, it may be prudent to move all occupants to another part of the facility to further minimize the risk of exposure.
Due to the increase in these types of events in schools, many schools across the country are now outfitting their classrooms with classroom lockout kits. These kits are to prepare and provide students in this type of situation. They provide basic emergency food, water and sanitation.
