Know the exits of every classroom.
If an active shooter is present:
Run. When an active shooter is in your vicinity:
- If there is an escape path, attempt to evacuate
- Evacuate whether others agree to or not
- Leave your belongings behind
- Call 911 when you are safe
- Keep your hands visible
Hide. If an evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide and:
- Hide in an area out of the violent person’s view
- Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors
- Turn off the lights
- Turn off your cell phone’s ringer and vibration settings
Fight. As a last resort, and only if your life is in danger:
- Attempt to incapacitate the violent person
- Act with physical aggression and throw items at the violent person
- Improvise weapons. Backpacks, books, laptops, water bottles, etc.
Call 911 when it is safe to do so.
Resources
Classroom Emergency PowerPoint:
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