Run > Hide > Fight

Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. It is important that we take a minute to prepare for a situation in which our safety or even our lives could depend on our ability to react quickly. When we’re faced with almost any kind of emergency – like severe weather or if someone is trying to hurt you – we have three options: run, hide, or fight.

Run

Leaving the area quickly is the best option if it is safe to do so.

• Take time now to learn the different ways to leave your building.
• Leave personal items behind.
• Assis those who need help, but consider whether doing so puts yourself at risk.
• Alert authorities of the emergency when it is safe to do so.

Hide

When you can’t or don’t want to run, take shelter indoors.

• Take time now to learn different ways to seek shelter in your building.
• If severe weather is imminent, go to the nearest indoor storm refuge area.
• If someone is trying to hurt you and you can’t evacuate, get to a place where you can’t be seen, lock or barricade your area if possible, silence your phone, don’t make any noise, and don’t come out until you receive a Laker Alert indicating it is safe to do so.

Fight

As a last resort, you may need to fight to increase your chances of survival.

• Think about what kind of common items are in your area that you can use to defend yourself.
• Team up with others to fight if the situation allows.
• Mentally prepare yourself – you may be in a fight for your life.

Please be aware of people with disabilities who may need additional assistance in emergency situations.

Other Resources

https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/police-department/