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Shelter in Place Signs
Post this sign in a lobby, classroom, break room or long hallway where staff and visitors gather and could be told to stay inside during an emergency. It points people to your shelter-in-place plan, so they know what the building expects of them.
18" x 12"
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Shelter in Place Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 24" x 18" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
| 36" x 24" | $126.95 | $81.95 | $274.95 |
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Where shelter in place signs are used
A church fellowship hall, a daycare nursery, a library reading area, a gym locker room, or a bus station waiting room are places where people gather and could be told to stay inside during a chemical release or an outside threat. A facility lead may put one by the fire panel or the main door, and an office manager might post one by the staff elevator. It points people to the plan so they do not have to guess what the building expects of them.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
Post it at eye level where people gather or enter, near the doors or the fire panel. The 24 by 18 in size fits a wall in a large room, and 36 by 24 in suits a wide wall. Aluminum is the better pick for a public building, since it is rust-free and resists wear. Plastic is light and suits a staff room. Use holes or zip ties, and check your state and local rules for what your plan must cover.
Questions about shelter in place signs
Notice or Safety First?
SAFETY FIRST (green) is the header for safety instructions and the location of safety equipment, so it suits a sign that marks where to go. NOTICE (blue) fits information that is not tied to a hazard, such as a sign that says where the full plan is kept. Your emergency plan and safety officer make the call.
Does this sign make the room safe?
No. A sign only points people to your plan. The plan sets what people do, who gives the all-clear, how people are told and where they go. Check the plan with your local emergency management office and your fire marshal before you post the sign, and update the sign when the plan changes.
What custom line should I add?
Add the room name or number your plan names, such as Room 12 or Gym Lobby. The live preview shows the sign as you type, so you can check the fit before you order. Aluminum takes screw holes for a wall, while plastic is light, flexible and suits a temporary post.
Does the sign tell people how to shelter?
The printed words name the plan, not the steps. Write the steps in your own plan, and train staff on them. Use the extra line to name where the plan is kept, such as the binder at the front desk. The sign points people to the plan rather than replacing it.
Which size works for a big hall?
Pick the largest size that suits your wall. The 36 by 24 in size reads from farther back, and 24 by 18 in suits a standard room. Plastic and aluminum both print the same wording, so choose by the wall and the weather. The live preview shows the layout at the size you pick.
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