How to respond to emergencies
Learn how to respond to emergencies that may occur on campus. For more information, read our full emergency response plans.
LOCKOUT
- Confirm ALL exterior doors and windows are secure.
- Limit staff activities and travel within the building as directed.
- Monitor email, cell phone, JCC Alert, emergency page on website, and PA system for information and/or specific instructions.
- No entry into the building will be permitted.
- Lockout is lifted when the external threat is resolved and notification is made by administration via means of communication (i.e. PA, telephone, email, etc.).
SHELTER IN PLACE
- May be used to shelter building occupants for an extended period of time.
- Monitor email, cell phone, JCC Alert, emergency page on website, and PA system for information and/or specific instructions.
- Remain in your current location, business and activities may be conducted based upon specific information provided (i.e. emergency on first floor, second and third floors can remain working).
EVACUATION
- All evacuations are treated as real emergencies.
- Specific instructions will be given prior to and during the evacuation.
- Stop what you are doing immediately and proceed to designated area as directed.
- DO NOT return to the building until notified by proper authorities that the building is safe.
- Wait for further instruction from administration.
- For a fire alarm activation, follow standard fire alarm procedures.
LOCKDOWN
- Lockdown may be announced by PA, email, verbal, or other means.
RUN
- Have an escape route and plan in mind.
- Leave your belongings behind.
- Keep your hands visible.
HIDE
- Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view.
- Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors.
- Silence your cell phone and/or pager.
FIGHT
- As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.
- Attempt to incapacitate shooter/threat.
- Act with aggression and throw items at the shooter/threat.
DIAL 911
- You can reach a 911 dispatcher by dialing 9-1-1 or 9-9-1-1 from a campus phone.