What to do for an outdoor hazardous materials release: Choose a room ground level. Turn off air conditioners, heaters, and fans, if possible. Close vents to the ventilation system as you are able. Follow Instructions for shelter in place listed above. Note: In the of an Active Shooter situation you may be instructed to in place.” “secure HIDE If evacuation is not possible, you are told to in place.” If the active shooter is outdoors, – “secure find a place to HIDE where the active shooter is less likely to find you. Choose the best space that is available quickly. Your hiding place should: Be out of the view of the active shooter Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction (e.g., a room with a door that can be locked) Not trap you or restrict your options for movement To prevent an active shooter from entering your hiding place, you should: Turn off lights. Lock all doors and windows, if possible. heavy furniture or equipment in front of any doors (especially if the door does not lock or opens into the hallway). Close blinds, and cover and move away from windows. To keep yourself safe hiding you should: Remain quiet. Hide behind large items (i.e., cabinets, desks). Silence your cell and turn off vibrate mode. Turn off any sources of noise (e.g., radios, TVs). Don’t respond to voice commands or move barricades until you are sure that commands are coming from police. If you can speak to a dispatcher without being overheard by the assailant(s), dial 911 to alert police to the situation. If you cannot speak, mute the speaker, and leave the line open so the dispatcher can listen. Do not approach emergency responders; let them come to you. SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE OR OTHER ITEMS
What to do for an outdoor hazardous materials release: Choose a room ground level. Turn off air conditioners, heaters, and fans, if possible. Close vents to the ventilation system as you are able. Follow Instructions for shelter in place listed above. Note: In the of an Active Shooter situation you may be instructed to “secure in place.” HIDE – If evacuation is not possible, you are told to “secure in place.” If the active shooter is outdoors, find a place to HIDE where the active shooter is less likely to find you. Choose the best space that is available quickly. Your hiding place should: Be out of the view of the active shooter Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction (e.g., a room with a door that can be locked) Not trap you or restrict your options for movement To prevent an active shooter from entering your hiding place, you should: Turn off lights. Lock all doors and windows, if possible. heavy furniture or equipment in front of any doors (especially if the door does not lock or opens into the hallway). Close blinds, and cover and move away from windows. To keep yourself safe hiding you should: Remain quiet. Hide behind large items (i.e., cabinets, desks). Silence your cell and turn off vibrate mode. Turn off any sources of noise (e.g., radios, TVs). Don’t respond to voice commands or move barricades until you are sure that commands are coming from police. If you can speak to a dispatcher without being overheard by the assailant(s), dial 911 to alert police to the situation. If you cannot speak, mute the speaker, and leave the line open so the dispatcher can listen. Do not approach emergency responders; let them come to you. SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE OR OTHER ITEMS
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