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Preparedness

Active Shooter

  1. When shots are heard, or shooter is encountered try to run to escape, hide and as a last resort fight.
  2. Call 911 if safe.
  3. Run – attempt to evacuate, evacuate others whether they agree to or not, leave belongings behind, help others escape, prevent others from entering the area, call 911 when you are safe.
  4. Hide – silence cell phones, lock and/or blockade door, hide behind large object, remain quiet, stay out of shooter’s view.
  5. Fight – only as a last resort, improvise weapons, commit to action, act with physical aggression, incapacitate shooter.
  6. Police – stay calm, keep hands visible, don’t point or yell, follow police direction.
  7. When safe, notify building office managers of the incident.