Emergency & Disaster Response Guide

ACTIVE/RAMPAGE SHOOTER RESPONSE GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY

If you are involved in a situation where someone has entered a building/area and started shooting, the following are a list of actions that are recommended only IF you feel SAFE to leave:

1. Exit the building immediately ONLY if it is SAFE to do so.
2. Safely notify anyone you may encounter and have them exit the building immediately.
3. Call 911.
4. Provide dispatcher the following information:
1. Your name and current location
2. Location of the incident-be as specific as possible
3. Number of shooters, if known
4. Identification and/or description of shooter(s), if known
5. Number of people involved

 

If you are directly involved and you do NOT feel it is SAFE to immediately exit the building/area, the following actions are recommended:

1. Go to the nearest room or office.
2. Close and lock the door.  If there is not a lock on the door, try to quickly barricade the door or block the door with something.
3. Cover the door windows.
4. Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room.
5. DO NOT answer the door.
6. Call 911.
7. If you can, safely provide dispatcher the following information:
1. Your name
2. Your location—be as specific as possible
3. Number of shooter(s), if known
4. Identification and/or description of shooter(s), if known
5. Number of people involved.
8. Wait for emergency personnel to help you out of the building or for further instructions.

It is o.k. to flee the area if you feel that it can be done SAFELY.  If you feel it can not be done safely, then go to a room, closet, other part of the building, etc. and try to secure yourself inside.  Try to remain quiet and out of sight. If you are in a room that has windows to the outside and begin to feel threatened or unsafe, use something (chair, computer, etc.) to break out the window, clear the broken glass as much as possible, and safely exit the room.