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Shots Fired at School - Role Play These 3 Scenarios for Your Children & Students!

4/20/2017

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Mom..Dad, what should I do if someone at school starts shooting? How would you answer?
Unfortunately, this question may be asked and you will need to rise to the occasion and have an answer. The day has passed that you can brush it off and respond, “not to worry.” We are living in it now.

We suggest the following basic responses to your children by helping them understand three encompassing scenarios:
  1. See but CANNOT Hear 
  2. See AND Hear
  3. Hear but CANNOT See.
Above all, your child needs to understand that if at any time they feel unsafe or in danger, they need to do all in their power to get safe and out of danger. In discussing this, it is important for your child to understand the difference between cover and concealment. Cover protects you from harm. Concealment hides you from harm. Below, are the three scenarios and ways in which you can help your child know how to respond appropriately.
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Scenario 1 – See but CANNOT Hear
If you can see a weapon but 
CANNOT hear anything (it is not being used), do 
the following: 
Leave the area immediately and get somewhere where big, heavy stuff (cover) is between you and the person with the weapon. 
Your kids need to know if there is something that can potentially harm them, they need to get somewhere safe. This step creates distance and cover between them and a potential threat. 
Report it immediately to a teacher or responsible adult.As soon as possible, while leaving the area, kids need to know the importance of reporting to the first adult they see. 
Get as safe as possible. Continually get as far away from the danger as possible and keep as much big, heavy stuff between you and the person with the weapon. Being truly safe is a continual process. 
As things change, so does the level of safety. Teaching this correctly allows for kids to have the mindset of always getting to a safer and more secure position, keeping a few steps ahead of potential danger at all times. 
If you can’t leave, stay quiet and hide. If you are not able to go anywhere or do so safely, secure and barricade your location as much as possible.

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Scenario 2 - See AND Hear
If you can see someone with a weapon 
AND hear them using it, do the following: 
Protect yourself by getting behind something big and heavy (cover). If nothing is available, get behind something that can hide you from view (concealment). 
The primary objective is to get safe by finding the nearest cover and/or concealment. 
Leave the area as soon as safely possible. Use big, heavy stuff to protect your movement or other items to hide your movement. 
In this situation, there is most likely less of a need to report the danger, since it may be very clear to everyone the danger is present. The goal here is to instill a mindset of getting as from danger as possible. It does not do any good to sit and become a victim. However, if a child is hiding and is clearly not going to be discovered, this may be the best place to stay. 
Get as safe as possible. Continue to get as far away as possible from the danger and keep as much big, heavy stuff between you and the person with the weapon. 
Being truly safe is a continual process. As things change, so does the level of safety. Teaching this correctly allows for kids to have the mindset of always getting to a safer and more secure position, keeping a few steps ahead of potential danger at all times. 
If you can’t leave, stay quiet and hide. If you are not able to go anywhere or 
do so safely, secure and barricade your location as much as possible.

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Scenario 3 – Hear but CANNOT See 
If you can hear someone using a weapon but CANNOT see them, do the following: 
Protect yourself by getting behind something big and heavy in the opposite direction of the sound. If nothing is available, get behind something that can hide you from view. 
For this third scenario, a kid’s first step is always to get safe. This situation is slightly different, since we do not know exactly where the danger is coming from yet. 
Look around and listen to identify where the shooting/danger could possibly be coming from. There is a definite need to identify the direction of danger. 
Move in the opposite direction of the shooter/danger if able to identify the location, and it is safe to do so. Again, get as far away as possible and keep as much big, heavy stuff between you and the shooter/danger. 
Like the above scenarios, distance and cover is always best if you are able to do so safely. 
If you can’t leave, stay quiet and hide. If you are not able to go anywhere or do so safely, secure and barricade your location as much as possible.

For each scenario the best option is to always do your best to get safe and stay safe.
We suggest parents role-play each scenario with their children. Talk through potential dangerous objects that would be of concern, show them how they can hide and conceal themselves, and identify different objects that are big and heavy and explain how they can be used for protection. Also, explain how to hide and be quiet until someone they trust gives them direction to come out. It is important for kids to be willing to follow directions from teachers or those responsible for their care. 
The value of going through each scenario is that it gives a child an “if this,” then “do this” plan. Caretakers are potentially not trained, not able to manage the situation, or not present. Therefore, as a parent, be proactive by teaching and reinforcing solid principles that can be used time and time again to keep your children safe.
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7 Things You Can Do in a School lockdown!

4/19/2017

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It's not always easy to think on your feet in an emergency situation.  Having a well though-out plan is the best way to prepare.  According to the "i Love U Guys" foundation, the appropriate lockdown standard response is locks, lights, out of sight. In addition to schools' standard emergency protocols, there are things teachers can do during incidents to keep their students extra safe.  Here are a few of those things teachers may want to keep in mind in the event of a school-wide lockdown. 
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  1. The first priority is to get yourself and those you are responsible for safe.
  2. Do your best to put distance and protection between you and the threat.
  3. Become a hard target.  Locked doors, staying out of sight, and remaining silent are examples of this.
  4. When safe, communicate critical information to those in charge - the number of people with you, any injuries, or anything else essential.  Aside from what's absolutely essential, keep communications to a minimum.
  5. Remember those with special needs and those who struggle with mobility and following instructions.  Give clear, concise directions.
  6. Identify vulnerabilities in your teaching environment - windows, doors and poor quality walls.  Keep people out of a direct line of these areas.
  7. Spread out - It's better than massing together in most cases.

Remember, preparation is key.  Keep these simple points in mind during your school's lockdown drills so that you and your students can be as safe and prepared as possible!
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The Do's & Dont's in School Lockdown

4/12/2017

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This is a quick guide to help parents understand a lockdown situation from different perspectives.  This is only a reference guide and in any given scenario these suggestions can change.  Overall, use your best judgement. 
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  • Do know the standard response procedures for the school.
  • Do know the right locations to get accurate information from your school about the lockdown. (Social media, website, email, etc.)
  • Do limit excessive communications with your child in order to prevent an overload on the infrastructure, which can restrict critical communication for first responders.
  • Do listen to all directions from law enforcement and school staff.
  • Do make sure the school knows when you have taken your child, to maintain accurate accountability.
  • Do NOT run to the school and enter.
  • Do NOT call the school or 911 unless you have critical information.
  • Do NOT take a weapon near or on school grounds. You may be perceived as the threat.
  • Do NOT break the law and disregard traffic laws when heading to the reunion site.  This can cause needless harm to other people.
  • Do NOT interfere with law enforcement procedures, road blockage, or other procedures that are put in place to manage the incident.
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