ALICE
What does the A stand for?
Alert
What does counter mean?
To distract and/or swarm the intruder.
In a lockdown, do I immediately evacuate?
No! Lock doors, close the shades, grab a counter device and wait for staff to get more location info about the threat.
Where is the meeting point for Olympia High?
Briggs YMCA, otherwise off school grounds somewhere safe.
Why have ALICE training?
Saves lives.
What does the L stand for?
Lockdown
What might I use to throw as a countering distraction?
(book, water bottle, stapler, chair, stool)
What do I do after the door is locked?
barricade or block the door
What if there is a danger between Briggs YMCA and me?
Go away from the danger.
What should you do if you are unsure of what to do in the lockdown or shelter in place?
Listen to staff and other educated students.
What does the I stand for?
Inform
Where do I stand when I am countering?
spread out, and then counter as practiced or instinct directs
What can I use to block the door?
Desks, chairs, bookcases, etc.
Should I stay with my teacher/leader?
Yes, if possible. But if not go as fast as you can to safety.
If I am outside of the classroom and hear an ALICE alert, what should I do?
Go to the nearest classroom and listen to staff.
What does the C stand for?
Counter
If I can leave the room what do I do?
Evacuate the room and go to the Briggs YMCA or otherwise away from school.
Someone is knocking at the door to come in?
Do not let anyone in until all clear.
If danger is in the other end of the building what should I do?
Evacuate
What is a noise that you should notice in a school as not normal?
Fireworks, banging, popping
What does the E stand for?
Evacuate
Do the ALICE steps have to be followed in order?
NO! They can be in any order depending on the situation.
If the intruder gets in the classroom what do I do?
Throw things, counter by your instincts, yell and escape.
You should only leave the room through the main door.
True or false
False. You can go through a window or other door to safety.
What is something else you should notice as not normal around school?
Strangers with no badge, angry adult, smell.