ACTIVE SHOOTER/SERIOUS INCIDENT PROTOCOLS FOR DELTA BUSINESSES In the event of an Active Shooter/ Serious Incident inside your business, the following protocols are recommended: 1. RUN Leave any belongings behind and get clear of any danger Know your environment Have an exit plan set up in advance Know where the exits are (are there multiple routes) Call 911 when it’s safe to do so 2. HIDE (If running / escaping is not an option) Lock and barricade the door Lock the door and turn off all lights Be quiet, silence phone (turn off ringer and vibrate). If unavailable to silence, turn off the phone Collect improvised weapons and make a plan of attack as silently as you can should you need to defend yourself 3. FIGHT Use improvised weapons (Stapler, fire extinguisher) Incapacitate the assailant Commit to and use physical aggression Defend yourself In the event of an Active threat / Serious Incident in close proximity to your business, the following protocols are recommended: Close and lock all doors and access points Keep all staff and customers in the store ( no one leaves and no one comes in) Hide out of site until advised it is safe to leave (Shelter in place) ***Remember to continuously assess the situation and pursue your best option for survival*** Prepare the following ahead of time: CREATE A SAFETY PLAN: Practice the safety plan Evaluate its performance CREATE A CRISIS RESPONSE KIT (Off Site): Building Maps Employee Roster Keys Passwords Floor Plans Important contact numbers KNOW YOUR ENVIRONMENT: Know all your exits / escape routes Create a safety plan and consider the following: Communication options Evacuation protocols Muster procedures Identify risks to your organization and how you can/will address them REMEMBER THESE THREE PHRASES!!! 1. ESCAPE IF YOU CAN! 2. HIDE IF YOU CAN! 3. FIGHT IF YOU MUST! Downloadable Active Shooter & Serious Incident document for Delta Businesses
