Anhydrous Ammoniaand you –

Stay SAFE withShelter-in-Place

Brochure prepared by:Hillsborough County Emergency Operations CenterTampa Bay Pipeline CorporationDorothy D. Zeviar, Ed.D., LAc, MPH student, USF

For more information, contact:Hillsborough County EOC: 813-236-3800Hillsborough County Sheriff: 813-247-8200Tampa Bay Pipeline Corporation: 813-623-2431

What is AnhydrousAmmonia (NH3)?

You live, work or go to school near an anhydrous ammonia (NH3) pipeline. You can recognize the location by marker signs.

Anhydrous ammonia (NH3) is used in manufacturing (refrigerants), agriculture (fertilizer), and household cleaning products.

If accidentally released, NH3 can burn mucous membranes in the eyes, mouth and respiratory system (breathing).

Shelter in Place is one way to protect yourself.

Shelter in Place means staying inside the school or classroom or day-care when an alert for chemical release is given.

If you are outside, it means going back into the building to get out of toxic fumes in the air.

The principal will close and seal all doors, windows and outside air exchanges.

What is Shelter- in – Place?

Shelter in Place protects your eyes, nose and throat from burning and toxic fumes in the air, such as ammonia.

Protect Yourself!

Radio and TV announcements Neighborhood sirens Phone calls to schools, day-cares, businesses Sheriff dept going door-to-door

How will we know?

What happens at school?

Principal announces Shelter-in-PlaceAll automatic doors secure shut All windows are closed and sealed All outside air circulation is closed Students, teachers and staff are SAFE Roads leading into school area are blocked to keep others safe

REMEMBER:The most important thing is to protect yourself.

Do not venture into ahazardous area until the All-Clear signal is given.

Children are SAFE at school