shelter in place

[Laurence Horn]

On Feb 4, 2014, at 8:19 PM, Baron, Dennis E wrote:

> When did the phrase "shelter in place" become the standard formula for "stay where you are" in case of danger? It seems fairly new to me -- the last few years -- is this health and safety jargon that became more widespread as school shootings became commonplace?

Seems to be in the same family as "aging in place" (as opposed to going into a nursing home or assisted care facility).

LH


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