Emergency Actions

• Alert Campus Police! Call 911 or 423.677.7927 when it is safe to do so.
• Lockdown. If you can’t leave the area safely, barricade yourself into a secure area and hide. Block entry points with furniture. Silence your phone and be quiet.
• Inform Campus Police/911 of all information that you have about the situation. Quickly and Accurately reporting information may help to safely expedite the responding officers to the area.
• Counter the shooter if they enter your area and present a threat to you. Act aggressively and incapacitate the shooter. Throw objects and be loud.
• Evacuate the area if you are able to do so safely. This is the safest and preferred method of intervention. Leave your belongings and help others if possible.

Active Shooter/Intruder/Hostage Situation Tips

• Shelter in place. 
• Clear all hallways and stairs. 
• Lock all interior doors. 
• Turn off all lights. 
• Remain calm, quiet, and out of sight. 
• Make a plan! 
• Await further instructions from authorities.

Evacuation Tips

• Remain calm. 
• Evacuate using the nearest exit.
• Do not use elevators!
• Gather personal belongings (medication, keys, purses, wallets, etc.), but only if safe to do so.
• Follow directions given by emergency personnel.
• Assist persons with disabilities or injuries without jeopardizing your safety.
• If you are unable to evacuate due to a physical disability, go to a safe location (e.g., stairwell next to an elevator) and wait for assistance. Ask others to inform emergency personnel of your location.