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Run<\/strong>–Hide<\/strong>–Fight <\/strong>is a personal safety framework for responding to an active threat when law enforcement is not immediately available. It is not an order, but a decision-making process that prioritizes the preservation of life and allows individuals to determine the appropriate response based on their circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emergency notifications and instructions may be issued by Campus Safety, emergency personnel, or other authorized members of the HMC community. Because each building on campus is unique, individuals may receive notifications to lockdown through a variety of communication channels, including Mudd Alert, the HMC Exterior Broadcast System, email, and other official campus communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In any emergency, remain aware of your surroundings, monitor official notifications and updates, and quickly determine the most reasonable action to protect your life based on the circumstances. Report any suspicious or unusual activity to Campus Safety at 909.607.2000<\/a> and\/or call 9-1-1 in an emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Safely leave the area if you can do so without increasing risk: If you cannot escape safely, secure yourself and remain out of sight. As a last resort, and only if your life is in imminent danger, take action to stop or disrupt the violent intruder: These are guidelines and are not all inclusive, however they can increase your changes of surviving a violent intruder incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following a violent intruder event, wait for official release via Campus Safety, Mudd Alert, exterior broadcast announcement, email, and other official campus communication channels before leaving your sheltered area. It may take several hours before a release is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRUN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Evacuate in a direction away from a violent intruder.
\u25cf Evacuate whether or not others agree to follow.
\u25cf Leave personal belongings behind.
\u25cf Keep your hands visible and empty.
\u25cf Follow all instructions from emergency personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHIDE<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Take the following actions, as circumstances allow:
\u25cf Lock and barricade the door. Use furniture to prevent or delay entry.
\u25cf Seek cover behind large, substantial objects that may provide protection.
\u25cf Turn off lights and close curtains, blinds, or other window coverings.
\u25cf Stay low to the ground. If others are with you, spread out within the space.
\u25cf Remain as quiet as possible. Silence any source of noise.
\u25cf Monitor emergency notifications from Campus Safety, Mudd Alert, and all official campus channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFIGHT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u25cf Yell and throw objects to distract\/stop the intruder.
\u25cf Use available objects or the environment to create distance from the threat.
\u25cf Work together with others, if possible.
\u25cf Continue these steps until you can safely escape the threat.
\u25cf When safe, move away and follow instructions from emergency personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n