St. John Emergency Response Guide
Fire
Evacuate the building.
- Evacuate to a designated location.
- Pull the fire alarm if possible.
- Close doors.
- Remain low if encountering smoke.
- Call 9-1-1.
- Use fire extinguisher if possible.
Severe Weather
Move to safe location.
- Give directions to meet at the designated shelter location.
- Close doors.
- Go to the shelter area/interior hallway.
- Stay away from windows.
- 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