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Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. The appropriate response will vary based on the type and severity of the incident and will be tailored to the risk. Messaging from BU Alert<\/a> will provide guidance on how to proceed.<\/p>\n

For a minor incident, you may be advised to avoid the area<\/strong> until authorities have controlled the situation, however for more serious emergencies the responses below may be necessary.<\/p>\n

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Shelter in Place<\/strong>
\nThe use of a structure to temporarily separate individuals from a hazard or threat.<\/div>\n

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Evacuation<\/strong>
\nOrganized, phased, and supervised withdrawal, dispersal, or removal of civilians from dangerous or potentially dangerous areas, and their reception and care in safe areas<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Shelter in Place<\/h2>

\nSometimes the best way to stay safe in an emergency is to get inside and stay put inside a building or vehicle. Where you should stay can be different for different types of emergencies. Be informed<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>about the different kinds of emergencies that could affect your area and the ways officials share emergency information. Ask your local\u00a0<\/span>emergency management agency <\/a>about the best places to take shelter during different types of emergencies.<\/p>\n

Get Inside, Stay Inside<\/h3>\n

If University officials tell you to \u201cstay put,\u201d act quickly. Listen carefully to instructions from BU Alert<\/a>, because the exact directions will depend on the emergency situation. In general, you should:<\/p>\n