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FEMA Releases Shelter-in-Place Guidance FEMA released shelter-in-place pictogram guidance for 10 hazards and three building types. The pictograms provide clear, visual guidance to the public on shelter-in-place actions, classified by 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. The ten hazards are: Active shooter. Chemical hazard. Earthquake. Flooding/flash flooding. Hurricane. Nuclear/radiological hazards. Pandemic. Thunderstorm. Tornado and winter storm. The three types of buildings are: Manufactured or mobile home. One- or two-story buildings. Multistory buildings. The shelter-in-place pictograms can be used by community partners in multiple communication channels, such as posters, websites, just-in-time soci