Lockdown

The following are means for implementing lockdown procedures:
• Lockdown with warning – There is knowledge of a potential threat outside the building (e.g., environmental/hazmat, medical emergency, etc.)
• Lockdown with intruder – The threat/intruder is inside the building.
• Shelter-in-place provides refuge for students, faculty/staff inside a building during an emergency. Shelters should be identified in areas of the building that maximize the safety of inhabitants. Shelter-in-place is used when evacuation would put people at risk (e.g., environmental hazard, or an intruder).

Lockdown With Warning - Shelter In Place

• Depending on the nature of an incident (e.g., environmental, or other emergency) the building administrator or emergency responder should advise instructions regarding a lockdown and/or shelter in-place.
• Seek shelter in a building as quickly as possible - shelter areas may change depending on the emergency.
• Do not use elevators.
• Go into a room and shut the door.
• Close all exterior doors and windows.
• Turn off the heating and ventilation systems if controls are available.
• Use duct tape, a towel, or plastic to seal windows and doors and make an unbroken seal.
• Communicate your situation to administration or emergency officials by whatever means possible.

Lockdown For Intruder- Shelter In Place

• Depending on the nature of an incident (intruder) the building administrator or emergency responder should advise instructions regarding a lockdown and/or shelter in-place.
• Seek shelter in the nearest office or classroom.
• Lock or barricade office, classroom – DO NOT LOCK EXTERIOR DOORS.
• Turn off lights, close windows and pull shades.
• Remain quiet and do not enter hallways.
• Be prepared to ignore any fire alarm activation - the school will not be evacuated using this method. An intruder may have set the alarm off on purpose.
• Should the fire alarm sound, do not evacuate the building unless:

1. You have first hand knowledge that there is a fire in the building.
2. You are in imminent danger, or
3. You have been advised by a public safety official to evacuate the building.

• Crouch down in areas that are out of sight from doors and windows.
• If movement is necessary, do so quietly and quickly as possible.
• Remain in building until told to evacuate by the building mayor or public safety official. DO NOT respond to anyone until “all clear” is announced.