During an active shooter event:

RUN - HIDE - FIGHT

RUN and escape if possible:

• Getting away from the shooter or shooters is the top priority.

• Leave your belongings behind and get away.

• Help others escape, if possible, but evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow.

• Warn and prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be.

• Call 9-1-1 when you are safe and describe the shooter, location and weapons.

HIDE if escape is not possible.

• Get out of the shooter’s view and stay quiet.

• Silence all electronic devices and make sure they don’t vibrate.

• Lock and block doors, close blinds and turn off lights.

• Don’t hide in groups. Spread out along walls or hide separately to make it more difficult for the shooter.

• Try to communicate with police silently.

• Use text messages or social media to tag your location or put a sign in the window.

• Stay in place until law enforcement gives you the all clear.

• Your hiding place should be out of the shooter’s view and provide protection if shots are fired in your direction.

FIGHT as an absolute last resort

• Commit to your actions and act as aggressively as possible against the shooter.

• Recruit others to ambush the shooter with makeshift weapons like chairs, fire extinguishers, scissors, books, etc.

• Be prepared to cause severe or lethal injury to the shooter.

• Throw items and improvise weapons to distract or disarm the shooter.