Report an emergency.

Active Shooter/Threat 

Immediate Actions 

Evacuate

• Have an escape route and plan in mind.
• Leave your belongings behind.
• Help others escape, if possible.
• Evacuate (only if safe) regardless of whether others agree to follow.
• Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be present.
• Keep your hands visible.
• Follow the instructions of any police officer(s). 

Hide/Barricade

• If you cannot leave, find a place to hide and secure the door.
• If the door will not lock, barricade it with chairs, desks and other materials.
• Turn off lights, televisions, radios and computer screens.
• Be calm and quiet and account for students and employees.
• Call Public Safety at 678.407.5333 or 911. If you cannot speak, leave the line open to so the dispatcher can listen.
• Ignore any fire alarm bells. 

Fight

• As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter.
• Act as aggressively as possible against him/her.
• Throw items and improvise on weapons.
• Yell and scream.
• Commit to your actions.

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