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Lockdown (Armed Conflict)

Residents:
  • Residents may be advised to shelter in place for a variety of reasons, including violent criminal activity in the area, active shooter situations, or other potentially hazardous conditions.
  • In the event residents are asked to shelter in place at home, they are advised to do the following:
    • Bring children and pets inside and lock all doors and windows.
    • Turn off the lights and stay away from doors and windows.
    • Stay in an interior room where you cannot be seen, remain quiet, and wait for all clear instructions.
    • Call 9-1-1 to report any suspicious behavior or activity that occurs around your home.
Businesses:

Businesses are strongly encouraged to develop a lockdown plan to ensure the safety of employees and others during hazardous situations. Your business lockdown plan should include:

  • Move anyone outside indoors immediately.
  • Move all personnel away from doors and windows and into an interior space
  • For multistory buildings, moving personnel to upper floors.
  • Seek shelter in rooms where the door can be locked or quickly barricaded.
  • Hide somewhere where you cannot be seen, remain quiet, and wait for all-clear or evacuation instructions.
  • Call 9-1-1 to report any suspicious behavior or activity that occurs in or around your business.