Types of Emergency Responses

Shelter students and staff inside the building because it is safer inside the building than outside.

Recommended Actions:

• Listen for instructions.

• Students in hallways should return to assigned classroom, if possible.

• Take attendance. 

• Staff assist students as needed. 

• Move away from windows if situation warrants.

• If instructed, move out of classroom to designated safe area; take attendance upon arrival at the new location. 

• Stay together at all times. 

• Listen for updates. 

Restrict movement of students and staff within the building while dealing with short-term emergencies.

Recommended Actions:

• Listen for instructions.

• Students in hallways should return to assigned classroom, if possible.

• Take attendance.

• Staff assist students as needed.

• Listen for updates. 

Evacuate students and staff from the building. 

Recommended Actions:

• Listen for instructions. 

• Lead students to designated assembly area. Use secondary route, if necessary. 

• Students in hallways should evacuate through the nearest exit. 

• Bring attendance list and class roster. 

• Close the classroom door after exiting. 

• Take attendance when safe to do so. 

• If evacuating off site, take attendance before moving from and upon arrival at offsite location. 

• Listen for updates. 

Students and staff remain inside locked school buildings during incidents that pose an imminent concern outside of the school. 

Recommended Actions:

• Listen for instructions. 

• Lock all exterior doors and windows. 

• Follow school procedure for blinds/lights. 

• Take attendance. 

• Classroom instruction continues as normal. 

• All outdoor activities are terminated. 

• Listen for updates 

Secure students and staff inside locked classrooms during incidents that pose an immediate threat of violence in or around the school. 

Recommended Actions:

• LOCKDOWN announced - move quickly. 

• If safe, gather students from hallways and common areas near your classroom. 

• Lock the door. Barricade if necessary. 

• Move students to a safe area in the classroom out of sight of the door. 

• Follow school procedure for windows/blinds/lights. 

• Keep everyone quiet. Silence cell phones. 

• Take attendance, if possible. 

• Do not communicate through door or answer room phone. 

• Only respond to P.A. or alarms when there is an immediate life safety hazard based on observed conditions (smoke, fire, heat). 

• Stay hidden until physically released by law enforcement personnel.