The MCC Department of Public Safety will conduct a lockdown drill at the Brighton Campus in the near future. If you are on campus when this occurs, please be prepared to participate completely and follow all instructions provided. This drill is being implemented to help keep you safe while at MCC. A lockdown drill increases your understanding of the process and will begin an important dialogue between MCC Public Safety and the community it serves.
An announcement indicating that this is a drill will precede any lockdown instructions. The message for the drill will be broadcast via the MCC Emergency Notification System.
A lockdown is implemented by an announcement that states, “There is a serious situation. Your location is in LOCKDOWN. Lock yourself in the nearest room, move away from doors and windows, and seek cover. No one is allowed in or out of the area. Await further instructions.” This message will include any other applicable instructions as well as the nature and location of the danger if known.
Once a lockdown is announced, building occupants should immediately seek shelter in the nearest securable classroom, office or area of shelter. Faculty and staff should lock the door to their classroom or office and remain in their rooms until an “ALL CLEAR” announcement is made. Occupants of each room should:
1. Barricade the door(s) if possible;
2. Cover any windows or openings that have a direct line of sight into the hallway or outside, if safe to do so;
3. Stay away from windows and interior glass walls;
4. Take shelter in the most interior area of the space they are in and if possible behind solid walls, cabinets, or bookcases;
5. Not make noise or otherwise draw attention to their location. Put all cell phone and/or mobile devices on silent or vibrate;
6. Not attempt to leave the building until told to do so by MCC Public Safety and/or law enforcement personnel;
7. Ignore a fire alarm during a lockdown unless instructed to evacuate by MCC Public Safety or law enforcement personnel, unless they clearly perceive threatening fire or smoke. Pulling a fire alarm during a lockdown could be a ruse by an active shooter to gain access to a building or to lure people out of safe spaces.
You can find more information on lockdown procedures at the MCC Department of Public Safety website or by clicking the link below:
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Richard Schill
Public Safety
06/02/2014 |