RESPONDING TO THREAT OF IMMEDIATE HARM

RESPONDING TO THREAT OF IMMEDIATE HARM 

• If there is gunfire, an explosion(s) or any other threat related to immediate harm, take cover immediately using any available concealment.
  • If the threat is related to an active shooter, follow RUN, HIDE, FIGHT protocols to protect yourself.
    • Run. Run-away using cover/concealment to a secure location with as many exit routes as possible.
    • Hide. Hide and barricade yourself in as secure a location as possible.
    • Fight. Act decisively using any possible improvised weapon available
      • If you are notified by SLUALERT from our emergency notification system, comply with the instructions in the alert.
      • If it is safe to run or if instructed to do so by officials, evacuate the area immediately.
  • Evacuation. During evacuations, assist special needs individuals with exiting the building and proceed to a safe location as directed by emergency responders.
    • Remember that elevators are reserved for handicapped and special needs people during evacuations.
    • Remain calm and do not panic.
    • If an emergency is impacting your evacuation, or if you are instructed to do so by emergency responders, proceed to a safe location outside the building and await further directions from emergency responders.
      • When police, fire and/or rescue officials arrive, comply with their commands immediately. They may treat you as a potential threat as they secure the area.

IMPORTANT—DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING until and unless

told to do so by authorized emergency responders.