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🔒 Lockdown Procedures

Critical Security: These procedures protect lives during dangerous situations.

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🚨 When Lockdown Announced

Lockdown Types:

• “Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown” = Immediate threat
• “Secure the building” = External threat
• “Shelter in place” = Environmental hazard

Immediate Actions:

1. Stop all movement immediately
2. Get to nearest safe room
3. Follow staff instructions

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🏠 Safe Room Steps

Secure the Room:

1. Lock door immediately
2. Barricade with furniture if possible
3. Turn off lights
4. Close blinds/curtains
5. Move away from doors/windows

Stay Hidden:

• Gather in corner farthest from door
• Stay below window level
• Remain completely silent
• Turn off all devices
• Wait for official all-clear

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🚫 Critical Don’ts

❌ Leave safe room without official clearance ❌ Make noise or talk ❌ Look out windows or doors
❌ Use electronic devices that make sound ❌ Try to contact people outside ❌ Open doors for anyone (wait for official all-clear)

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👨‍🏫 Staff Duties

Teachers:

• Lock door immediately
• Move students away from doors/windows
• Keep everyone quiet
• Take silent attendance
• Wait for official instructions

Admin:

• Coordinate with law enforcement
• Monitor communication systems
• Account for all building occupants

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💡 Key Reminders

• Practice saves lives - take drills seriously
• Stay calm and follow procedures
• Wait for official all-clear before leaving safe rooms
• Help others stay quiet and hidden

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