Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types. The pictograms provide clear, visual guidance to the public on shelter-in-place actions classified by both hazard and building type to ensure the public takes effective protective actions when instructed to shelter-in-place during emergencies. The guidance provides recommended interior locations for specific hazards, additional actions for protection, and the recommended duration for staying sheltered-in-place.

  • Topics:
    • Wildfire
    • Volunteer & Workforce Solutions
    • Safety & Health
    • Operations
    • Natural Disasters
    • Large-Scale Response
    • Homeland Security/Terrorism
    • Hazmat
    • Featured Safety & Health
    • Featured Large Scale Response
    • Featured EMS
    • Featured Active Shooter Toolkit
    • EMS
    • Active Shooter
  • Resource Type:
    • 1-pager/ summary/ infographic
    • SOP/SOG
    • Public education material
  • Organizational Author:
    • External

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