- DO choose locations that do not contain dangerous debris. Dangerous debris may include:
- Book Shelves
- File Cabinets
- Glass and/or breakable objects
- Items not anchored down
- Lockers
- Paper cutters
- Vending machines
- DO choose locations that exist in the interior of the building
- DO choose locations that have NO windows
- DO choose locations that have supported walls and ceilings
- DO put as many walls between you and the storm as possible
- Interior rooms on the ground floor are OK if no below ground rooms exist.
- Rooms below ground level are preferred
| - AVOID areas that are difficult to access by individuals with special physical needs
- AVOID areas that are exposed to the outside
- AVOID rooms that are routinely locked
- AVOID rooms or closets that are full of debris, hazardous chemicals, or utilities
- AVOID rooms that are large with high ceilings
- AVOID rooms with glass windows, trophy cases or skylights
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