Active Shooter
RUN, HIDE, FIGHT: What to do when an active shooter is in your vicinity:
RUN
- Have an escape route and plan in mind (Practice this so that you are ready to go in an emergency)
- Leave your belongings behind (grab your cell phone if you can)
- Keep your hands visible
HIDE
- Hide in an area out of the shooter's view
- Block the entry to your hiding place, lock the door and turn out the lights
- Silence your cell phone
FIGHT
- As a last resort and only when your life is in danger
- Attempt to incapacitate the shooter
- Act with physical aggression, use whatever items are available
How should I respond when law enforcement arrives?
- Remain calm and follow instructions
- Put down any items you have in your hands
- Raise your hands and keep them visible
- Avoid quick movements toward officers
- Avoid pointing and screaming
- Do not stop until you are evacuated to a safe area
If you are able to safely call 911
- Give the location of the active shooter
- Give the number of shooters
- Give a physical description of the shooter(s)
- Give a description of the number and type of weapons being used
- Give the approximate number of persons present at your location
Check out the Run, Hide, Fight video to increase your knowledge
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Jamie Neibel,
Director Emergency Management
Director Emergency Management
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