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Broward County Public Schools, in conjunction with The I Love You Guys Foundation, will move to the use of the STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL. The purpose of the transition to plain language is to ensure all internal and external communication between emergency responders is clearly understood.
HOLD! In your room, office or area. Clear the halls. Occupants
- Clear the hallway and remain in room or area until the "All Clear" is announced.
Staff
- Account for occupants and staff
- Do business as usual
SECURE! Get Inside. Lock outside doors. Occupants
- Return inside
- Do business as usual
Staff
- Bring everyone indoors
- Lock outside doors
- Increase situational awareness
- Account for occupants and staff
- Do business as usual
LOCKDOWN! Lock, lights, out of sight. Occupants
- Move away from sight
- Maintain silence
- Do not open the door
- Prepare to evade or defend
Staff
- Lock interior
- Turn out the lights
- Move away from sight
- Do not open the door
- Maintain silence
- Account for occupants and staff
- Prepare to evade or defend
- Activate Alyssa's Alert / Call 911
EVACUATE! (A location may be specified) Occupants
- Evacuate to specified location
- Bring your phone
- Instructions may be provided about retaining or leaving belongings
Staff
- Lead evacuation to specified location
- Account for occupants and staff
- Notify if missing, extra, or injured people.
SHELTER! Hazard and safety strategy. Occupants
- Tornado - Evacuate to shelter
- Hazmat - Seal the room
- Earthquake - Drop, cover, and hold
- Tsunami - Get to high ground
Staff
- Lead safety strategy
- Account for occupants and staff
- Notify if missing, extra, or injured people.
