Run. Hide. Fight. Surviving an Active Shooter Event
Run to Safety
Seek safety. Getting away from the attacker is the top priority.
Leave your belongings behind and get away.
Call 9-1-1 when you are safe and describe the attacker, location and weapons.
Cover and Hide
Cover and hide if you can’t evacuate. Find a place to hide out of view of the attacker and put a solid barrier between yourself and the threat if possible.
Lock and block doors, close blinds and turn off lights.
Keep silent.
Defend, Disrupt, Fight
Fight only as a last resort. When you can’t run or cover, attempt to disrupt the attack or disable the attacker.
Be aggressive and commit to your actions.
Recruit others to ambush the attacker with makeshift weapons such as chairs, fire extinguishers, scissors, books, etc.
Be prepared to cause severe or lethal injury to the attacker.
Help the Wounded
Take care of yourself first and then, if you are able, help the wounded get to safety and provide immediate care. Call 9-1-1 when it is safe for you to do so.
