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Includejumper cables, sand, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water and non-perishable snacks. Keep a full tank of gas. LOCKDOWN A "Lockdown" is a form of "she ltering-in-place' that is a temporary technique utilized to limit human exposure to an apparent life- threatening, hostile or hazardous situation or threat. When a lockdown is declared by local police or a campus official, occupants ofany building within the impacted area are to remain in their respective spaces locking all doors and windows, not allowing entry or exit to a secured area until the "all clear" confirmation has been given. Individuals may be required to move to a safe location if they are immediately adjacent to the life -threatening or hazardous situation (e.g. shooter, bomb threat, etc.). In all cases, individuals must follow directions of local law enforcement officials. Examples of life -threatening or hazardous situations that may require a campus lockdown include, but are not limited to • Someone has a gun or weapon on campus or there is an active shooter or shots are heard on campus • Serious crime that is actively occurring on campus (e.g.: homicide, hostage situation, aggravated assault, robbery with a deadly weapon, sexual assault, etc.) • Serious crime committed in close proximity to the campus or a campus building (e.g.: homicide, hostage situation, aggravated assault, robbery with a deadly weapon, sexual assault, etc.) Initiation of Lockdown Procedure If the risk assessment determines the need to secure a building or buildings to protect the campus community and to prevent an escalation of the emergency, the local law enforcement officials or campus president or designee will give the order to Lockdownspecific areas or the entire campus. Notice that a Lockdown has been issued will be broadcast over the college's telephone intercom or by other appropriate means. Lockdown Procedure • All campus buildings are to be locked to prevent entrance from unauthorized persons. • Follow instructions and try to remain calm; • Close and lock all doors immediately, turn off lights, and take coverto protect yourself. If it is not possible to lock the doors, place furniture and equipment in front of them to barricade them. Some doors open out into the corridor. In this situation,use whatever means possible to try to restrict entry to the room, including placing furniture and equipment in front of the door, or using a belt or other item to tie the door handle to something stable. • Close blinds and drapes for concealment. • Put cell phones on vibrate, and if communication is needed, use text messaging only. • Remain under lockdown until advised by campus official or Law Enforcement Personnel that the crisis has been resolved. • Utilize the school's "card" notification system to indicate to officials that there are people in the room or office and that they are sheltering in place. • Move to the point in the room that is most distant from a door entering the room from the outside or from a corridor/hallway. Do not huddle but spread out. • Staff members are to remain in their offices, or a secure area, preferably without windows, with the door locked or barricaded, where possible. • Faculty members are to remain in their classroom or office with the doors locked or barricaded, where possible. • If an assailant enters the room and you are notable to flee, consider throwing items atthe person to inhibit progress. • Remember that every emergency situation is different, and you always should use your best instincts. PERSONAL PROPERTY Students are asked to monitor all oftheir own personal propertysuch as laptops, tablets, Chromebook, backpacks, books, wallets,purses and other personal items, as the school is not responsible for lost or stolen property. 47 1 Pau Ini ut'naa l ullegas tiehunl Ca6du,