Standard Response Protocol
The Standard Response Protocol was developed by the I Love You Guys Foundation.
HOLD! In your room or area. Clear the halls.
Students
- Clear the hallways and remain in room or area until the "All Clear" is announced.
- Do business as usual.
Adults
- Close and lock the door
- Account for students and adults
- Do business as usual
SECURE! Get inside. Lock outside doors.
Students
- Return to inside of building.
- Do business as usual
Adults
- Bring everyone indoors
- Lock outside doors
- Increase situational awareness
- Account for students and adults
- Do business as usual
LOCKDOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.
Students
- Move away from sight
- Maintain silence
- Do not open the door
Adults
- Recover students from hallway if possible
- Lock the classroom door
- Turn out the lights
- Move away from sight
- Maintain silence
- Do not open the door
- Prepare to evade or defend
EVACUATE! (A location may be specified)
Students
- Leave stuff behind if required to
- If possible, bring your phone
- Follow instructions
Adults
- Lead students to Evacuation location
- Account for students and adults
- Notify if missing, extra, or injured students or adults
SHELTER! Hazard and safety strategy.
| Hazard | Safety Strategy |
|---|---|
| Tornado | Evacuate to shelter area |
| Hazmat | Seal the room |
| Earthquake | Drop, cover, and hold |
| Tsunami | Get to high ground |
Students
- Use appropriate safety strategy for the hazard
Adults
- Lead safety strategy
- Account for students and adults
- Notify if missing, extra, or injured students or adults