Which of the following is a type of CBRN shelter?

• A. Emergency Operation Shelters
• B. Major Accident Shelters
• C. Natural Disaster Shelters
• D. Shelter In Place

Answer: (A)

Protective sheltering for CBRN events centers on facilities that keep people safe while responders manage the incident. The best choice points to Emergency Operation Shelters, because these shelters are designed to support incident response and protect staff during a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear event. They’re built to maintain safe conditions for operations, often with features like controlled ventilation or filtration, decontamination capabilities, reliable power, and robust communications to sustain coordination under hazardous conditions.

Other options don’t fit as well. A shelter tied to a major industrial accident focuses on a specific incident type and may not be equipped for comprehensive CBRN protection. Natural disaster shelters are intended for events like floods or earthquakes and aren’t specifically designed for chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear hazards. Shelter in place describes a protective action to stay where you are rather than a dedicated shelter type with controlled infrastructure.