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40 <br />4D <br />which would permit continuance of classroom schedules on a modified <br />basis and the hosting of evacuees simultaneously. Total capacity reflects <br />the capability of the facility to shelter evacuees with the suspension of <br />classroom activities. <br />10.6 SHELTERING (IN -PLS. <br />In the event that a toxic cloud has become airborne and poses an <br />immediate threat to persons attempting to evacuate, the decision to <br />recommend taking shelter indoors instead of evacuation will be made by <br />the Incident Commander. Residents will be notified to go indoors <br />immediately, to close windows and doors, to turn off air conditioners and <br />fans, and to remain inside until they receive further instructions. This <br />decision will be made based upon the advice of the Indian River County <br />Public Health Department Director, time permitting. Notification to take <br />shelter indoors will be issued by public address siren system, radio and <br />television broadcast, and police, fire, emergency personnel using <br />loudspeakers and other available means. Protective actions for special <br />needs facilities will be given separate consideration. Protective action <br />instructions will be issued by the Incident Commander, who will request <br />the Indian River County Department of Emergency Services to activate <br />EBS and disseminate such instructions through the electronic media. <br />11.0 MEDICAL & PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPO <br />11.1 GENERAL <br />This section describes the arrangements that have been made for medical <br />services for individuals who become victims of hazardous materials <br />incidents. This section includes provisions for emergency care and <br />transportation of victims of chemical releases, sudden illness and <br />medically incapacitated persons among the population affected by <br />evacuation and relocation during a hazardous materials incident. <br />Personnel from the Indian River County Public Health Department and the <br />State Department of Health will coordinate the delivery of medical <br />support services, through ESF #8 (Health and Medical Services) at the <br />EQC, to victims of hazardous materials incidents. <br />Indian River County Emergency Plan for Hazardous Materials Page 121 <br />