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HOW TO RESPOND WHEN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS IN YOUR VICINITY HOW TO RESPOND WHEN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS IN YOUR VICINITY

Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life. Remember that customers and clients are likely to follow the lead of employees and managers during an active shooter situation.

1. Evacuate

If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises. Be sure to:

• Have an escape route and plan in mind

• Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow

• Leave your belongings behind

• Help others escape, if possible

• Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be

• Keep your hands visible

• Follow the instructions of any police ofﬁcers

• Do not attempt to move wounded people

• Call 911 when you are safe

2. Hide out

If evacuation is not possible, ﬁnd a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to ﬁnd you.

Your hiding place should:

• Be out of the active shooter’s view

• Provide protection if shots are ﬁred in your direction (i.e., an ofﬁce with a closed and locked door)

• Not trap you or restrict your options for movement

To prevent an active shooter from entering your hiding place:

• Lock the door

• Blockade the door with heavy furniture