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• In the event of shelter in place, ALL team members are to be INSIDE their respective households with all exterior doors closed/locked until further notice
• If there is a risk of airborne/chemical hazards, explosions, or smoke, then exterior windows should also be closed and locked as well as sealed with materials below*
• It should be expected that a SIP will last 3-5 days, but can either be extended or shortened upon the discretion of the Field Leader, or if an emergency evacuation is necessary
• The Field Leader will give instructions as soon as possible for how long the shelter in place will last and what to do after the shelter in place time expires
• If communications lines are no longer accessible and no contact has been made with other Reliant team members after the designated time period (3 days unless otherwise stated) has elapsed, each household should proceed to the nearest place of refuge and contact the International Crisis Manager and/or Field Leader

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Team members in a moderate or high-risk location must have the following on hand in a shelter in place kit/location in case a shelter in place is enacted by the Team Leader or International Crisis Manager:

• Five days adequate food supply (canned/dry goods, WISE, protein bars)
• Approximately 25-30 liters of NON-potable water per person
• Approximately 10 liters of potable water per person
• Water purification method (filter, life straw, iodine tabs)
• First-aid kit/meds (anti-diarrheal, NSAIDs, antibiotics)
• Spare/backup butane tank or fuel source
• Butane lighter or water-proof waterproof matches
• Solar or crank-powered battery cell with USB output/charging
• LED flashlights or lanterns (w/ extra batteries available)
• Duct tape*
• 8-10 large plastic trash bags*
  • *For sealing window/door openings

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• Morale boosters (board games, deck of cards, coffee, adult beverages, candy, etc.)
• 200+ ft Para-cord; 50+ ft rope
• Candles (not recommended for households with young children)
• Adequate An adequate supply of diapers, baby - wipes, baby food, etc
• 1 large, durable plastic container, barrel, or cooler (to hold the contents of the SIP kit supplies)