Northwest Emergency Response Guide

Fire

Evacuate the building.

1. Evacuate to a designated location. 
2. Pull the fire alarm if possible.
3. Close doors.
4. Remain low if encountering smoke.
5. Call 9-1-1.
6. Use fire extinguisher if possible.

Severe Weather

Move to safe location.

1. Give directions to meet at the designated shelter location.
2. Close doors.
3. Go to the shelter area/interior hallway. 
4. Stay away from windows.
5. Remain in the shelter until it's safe.

Violent Incident

Run.

• Pay attention to your surroundings. 
• Have an exit plan.
• Quickly move away from the threat.
• Put distance barriers between you and the threat.
• Warn others of the danger.

Hide.

• Keep distance between you and the threat.
• Create barrier to prevent or slow down the threat.
• Turn off lights.
• Hide quietly and silence your phone.

Fight.

• Be prepared to defend yourself.
• Be aggressive and committed to your actions.

Other Urgent Situations

Contact emergency services.

• Call 9-1-1.
• State WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, and HOW the situation occurred.
• If a bomb threat, turn off all electronics 
• If a medical situation, locate nearest AED and follow instructions