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Standard Response Protocol

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) was developed by the I Love You Guys Foundation to provide schools with a clear, shared framework for responding to emergencies. By using common language and simple actions, the SRP helps students, staff, and first responders act quickly and consistently in situations ranging from severe weather to security threats.

HOLD! In your room or area. Clear the halls.

Why?

The halls need to be kept clear because of a medical emergency or hazmat spill.

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.

Why?

There is something dangerous near the school such as criminal activity or a dangerous animal.

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.

Why?

There is something dangerous inside the building such as someone with a weapon.

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)

Why?

There is something dangerous inside the building that students can safely escape from such as a fire.

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.

Why?

There is a weather hazard or risk such as a tornado.

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