IN AN EMERGENCY
TAKE ACTION

HOLD! In your room or area. Clear the halls.

Students
Clear the hallways and remain in room or area until the “All Clear” is announced
Do business as usual

Adults
Close and lock door
Account for students and adults
Do business as usual

SECURE! (Lockout) Get inside. Lock outside doors.

Students
Return to inside of building
Do business as usual

Adults
Bring everyone indoors
Lock outside doors
Increase situational awareness
Account for students and adults
Do business as usual

LOCKDOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.

Students
Move away from sight
Maintain silence
Do not open the door

Adults
Recover students from hallway if possible
Lock the classroom door
Turn our the lights
Move away from sight
Maintain silence
Do not open the door
Prepare to evade or defend

EVACUATE! (A location may be specified)

Students
Leave stuff behind if required to
If possible, bring your phone
Follow instructions

Adults
Lead students to evacuation location
Account for the students and adults
Notify if missing, extra or injured students or adults

SHELTER! Hazard and safety strategy.

Students
Use appropriate safety strategy

Tornado – Evacuate to shelter area
Hazmat – Seal the room
Earthquake – Drop, cover and hold
Tsunami – Get to high ground