Active Shooter Fema Answers

-Shop -Exercise free speech -Learn -Work

More frequent Anger, revenge, ideology, untreated mental illness Shooters are: -Unpredictable -Evolve quickly -Continue until stopped by law enforcement, suicide, or intervention

-Run -Hide -Fight

-Have an escape route and plan in mind -Leave belongings behind -Help others escape, if possible -Evacuate regardless of others -Warn/prevent individuals from entering

-Do not attempt to move wounded people -Keep your hands visible -Follow police instructions -Call 911 when safe

-Be out of the active shooter's view -Provide protection if shots are fired -Not restrict options for movement

-Lock the door -Hide behind large item -Silence call phone -Remain quiet

-Location of shooter -Number of shooters -Physical description of shooters -Number and types of weapons -Number of potential victims

As absolute last resort: -Act as aggressively as possible -Throw items and use improvised weapons -Work together to incapacitate the shooter -Commit to your actions

Immediate Purpose: -Stop the active shooter -Proceed to area where last shots heard -First priority is to eliminate the threat

-Wear bulletproof vests, helmets, and other equipment -Be armed with rifles, shotguns, and handguns -Use pepper spray -Shout commands -Push individuals to the ground for safety

-Remain calm -Put down any items -Raise hands and spread fingers -Avoid quick movements -Avoid pointing, screaming, or yelling -Proceed in direction from which officers are entering

Area controlled by law enforcement until: -The situation is under control -All witnesses are identified and questioned

-Develop an Emergency Action Plan -Conduct training -Recognize indicators of potential workplace violence

-HR Department -Training department -Facility owners/operators -Property manager -Local law enforcement and emergency responders

-A preferred method for reporting different types of emergencies -An evacuation policy and procedure -Emergency escape procedures and route assignments

-Contact information for individuals to be contacted under the Emergency Action Plan -Information concerning local area hospitals -An emergency notification system to alert various parties of an emergency

-Identifying the sound of gunfire -Reacting quickly -Calling 911 -Reacting when law enforcement arrives -Adopting a survival mindset during a crisis

-Hearing or sight -Mobility -Limited or no English proficiency

-Institute access controls (keys, passcodes) -Distribute critical items (personnel lists, floor plans) -Assemble crisis kits (floor plans, first-aid kits) -Activate the emergency notification system

-Ensure two evacuation routes -Coordinate with the facility's security department -Post evacuation routes -Place removable floor plans near entrances and exits

-Include law enforcement and first responders in training -Encourage active shooter training -Foster a respectful workplace -Be aware of workplace violence indicators

Important to: -Manage consequences -Capture lessons learned Results: -Promotes well-being of those involved -Facilitates preparedness for future emergencies

-Determine who is missing or injured -Determine a method for notifying families -Assess psychological state of individuals -Identify and fill critical personnel or operational gaps

-Document response activities -Identify successes and failures -Provide analysis of existing plan effectiveness -Describe plans for improvements