Choosing a Shelter-in-Place Kit
Shelter-in-place kits support occupants who must remain inside a classroom,
office, healthcare facility, or public building rather than evacuate.
Potential situations include hazardous outdoor air, severe weather, active
threats, infrastructure failures, and other incidents in which remaining
indoors is the safer option.
Duffel-Bag and Bucket Configurations
The 10-Person Duffel-Bag Kit provides portable storage that
can be carried to a designated sheltering area. The
10-Person Bucket Kit stores supplies in a durable container
that can also support emergency sanitation with its toilet-seat lid.
Review each product’s contents carefully because packaging and included
components vary by configuration.
Emergency Toilet and Replenishment Options
The standalone Emergency Toilet Bucket and Classroom Emergency Toilet Bucket
Kit provide sanitation support but are not complete shelter-in-place supply
kits. Replenishment kits are available for replacing consumable or previously
used components without purchasing an entirely new kit.
Planning for a Facility
Select quantities according to the maximum number of occupants expected in
each designated sheltering space—not only the building’s average daily
occupancy. Schools and multi-floor facilities may need kits distributed among
classrooms, offices, departments, or protected areas so supplies remain
accessible when movement through the building is restricted.
Purchase orders, tax-exempt purchasing, volume pricing, custom configurations,
facility labeling, and multi-site delivery are available for qualifying
schools, businesses, healthcare organizations, and public agencies.
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Shelter-in-Place Kit FAQs
How is sheltering in place different from evacuating?
Sheltering in place means remaining inside a selected room or building because
leaving may create greater risk. Evacuation requires occupants to leave the
area and relocate. Emergency plans should address both possibilities.
How many kits does a facility need?
Base quantities on the number of occupants assigned to each sheltering area.
A 10-person kit supports up to ten people, so larger rooms or groups may
require multiple kits.
Where should shelter-in-place kits be stored?
Store kits inside or near designated sheltering areas where staff can access
them without moving through unsecured or restricted parts of the building.
Locations should be identified in the facility’s emergency plan.
How often should kits be inspected?
Inspect kits at least annually and after any use. Confirm that packaging is
intact, supplies remain accessible, batteries function, and any dated
components have not expired.
Can shelter-in-place kits be customized?
Yes. Kits can be adjusted for room capacity, facility procedures, regional
hazards, medical or sanitation requirements, custom labeling, and standardized
multi-building deployments.
