To prevent an active shooter from entering your hiding place:
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- Lock the door
- Block door with heavy furniture
If an active shooter is nearby
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- Lock the door
- Silence your cell phone and turn off any other source of noise (radio, television)
- Hide behind large items (cabinet, desk)
- Remain quiet
If evacuation and hiding are impossible
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- Remain calm
- Dial 911, if possible, to alert the police to active shooters location
- If you cannot speak leave the line open and allow the dispatcher to listen in