When you evacuate:

• Carry along your emergency supply kit including a copy of the Harford County Emergency Public Information Calendar. Follow the instructions found on the evacuation map for your area printed in the calendar or report to the reception center identified in emergency instructions.
• Notify a family member or close friend of your temporary relocation.
• Schools will evacuate to pre-designated host schools.
• Parents of children enrolled in daycare centers should check with the individual center for its plan when enrolling their child.
• Leave plenty of food and water for livestock.
• Turn off lights, fans, air conditioners and appliances except for refrigerators and freezers.
• Lock windows and doors. Tie a white cloth to the front door to indicate you have evacuated.
• Do not return home until you are told the area is safe.

• Go inside a secure building and close all doors and windows. Tape cracks for extra protection.
• Shut off all outside air intakes such as fans, air conditioners.
• Keep pets inside with you.
• Shelter farm animals in barns and sheds.
• Move to a central area of the building;
• If possible, have your emergency supply kit with you.
• School children will take shelter where they are. Do not attempt to pick up your children. They will be safe and well taken care of until the danger passes.
• Limit telephone use to reporting emergencies or to request special assistance emergency calls only.
• Stay indoors until you are told it is safe to go outside.
• If in a vehicle, close the windows and vents.