Lockdown

Upon alert to lockdown:

Find a safe place to hide

• If you are in a classroom, room or office, stay there, secure the door and windows and await further instructions (or an escort from emergency personnel).

• If the door does not lock, barricade the door with tables and chairs.

• If you are in a corridor, go into the closest office not already secured and lock or barricade the door and windows.

• Close curtains or blinds where possible.

• Stay away from windows and doors.

• Stay low and quiet.

• Cell phones should be put on quiet or vibrate mode. Do NOT make non-essential calls.

Follow instructions from emergency personnel only

• During lockdown, if the fire alarm is activated, remain where you are and await further instructions from emergency personnel.

• If possible, monitor www.ufv.ca for updates. Media reports may be unreliable.

• For their own safety, emergency personnel must initially consider all individuals as potential threats.

• It is important to follow instructions from police at all times to avoid harm and ensure the best possible response.

Actions to avoid

• Do NOT open the door once it has been secured until you are officially advised "all clear" or are certain it is emergency response personnel at the door.

• Do NOT use or hide in the washrooms.

• Do NOT travel down long corridors.

• Do NOT assemble in large open areas (e.g. cafeterias).

• Do NOT call 911 unless you have immediate concern for your safety, the safety of others, or feel you have critical information that will assist emergency personnel in the response.