What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scream and head for shelter in public disturbances (5)" mean?

The definition is "public disturbances". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RIOT (synonym="Scream") + S (first_letter="shelter") = RIOTS; definition: "public disturbances" The answer is RIOTS.

Scream and head for shelter in public disturbances (5)

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