Emergency Basics
This is who you should call when it is safe to report an active shooter
What is 911
Many participants may need help doing this during an emergency.
What is evacuate (Run)?
If there is a safe way out, this is the preferred response.
What is Run (Evacuate)?
If evacuation is not safe, staff should do this.
What is Hide?
Fight should only be used when.
What is a last resort?
This is the first thing you should do when you hear gunshots or learn there is an active shooter.
What is stay calm and follow emergency procedures?
Wheelchairs and walkers are examples of these.
What are mobility aids?
Staff and clients should leave these behind because they slow evacuation.
What are personal belongings?
Doors should be locked and this whenever possible.
What is barricaded?
Fight is appropriate only when there is no way to run or hide and your life is in this situation.
What is immediate danger?
Staff should know these before an emergency happens.
What are emergency exits and safe rooms?
Staff should stay with participants whenever it is safe to do so because participants may feel this.
What is confused or afraid?
Staff should encourage participants to move toward these.
What are emergency exits?
Cell phones should be placed on this setting.
What is silent?
During a fight response, staff should work together to do this.
What is stop or distract the attacker?
The three words that summarize active shooter response.
What is Run, Hide, Fight?
This system pairs a staff member with one or more participants during emergencies.
What is the Buddy System?
Once outside, staff should go to this pre-designated location.
What is the assembly area?
Staff and participants should stay out of sight and away from these.
What are doors and windows?
Everyday items nearby may be used as these.
What are improvised defensive tools?
Regular practice of emergency procedures is called this.
What are drills?
Staff should know which participants need extra assistance because of these limitations.
What are mobility, hearing, vision, or memory limitations?
After evacuating, staff should do this to account for participants.
What is take attendance or a head count?
While hiding, staff should remain this.
What is quiet and calm?
If staff decide to fight, they should commit to this type of action.
What is decisive and aggressive action?