Lock Down vs. Shelter in Place
Lock Down
Situations where there is immediate threat to your location such as:
- Dangerous incident in the immediate neighborhood
- Dangerous incident close to your location
- Any situation where you feel lock, barricade, and hide is the safest alternative
HIDE = Lock Down
- If escape is not feasible; hide and create a stronghold
- Lock the door, turn off the lights and close the blinds
- Take cover behind large items
- Silence your cell phones and turn off vibrate mode
- Remain quiet
- Move away from doors and windows
Shelter in Place
Situations where there is no immediate threat to your location such as:
- Dangerous incident in the surrounding neighborhood
- Dangerous incident at a nearby school
- Any situation where you feel keeping your staff inside is the safest alternative
Shelter in Place Considerations
- Close all doors and windows (no barricades)
- Remain inside; engage in normal indoor activities
- Keep movement outdoors to a minimum
- Use buddy system when leaving your location
- Communicate with your co-workers if you plan to leave