NY STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE S.H.E.L.L.

Shelter-In-Place
Shelter students and staff inside the building because it is safer inside then building than outside.
Actions:
Listen for instructions about the
situation and your actions.
Students in hallways should return to assigned classroom, if possible.
Classroom teachers, take
attendance.
All other staff assist students, as
needed.
Move away from windows, if
situation warrants.
If instructed, move out of
classroom to designated safe
area. Stay together at all times.
Take Attendance.
Listen for updates.
Hold-In-Place
Restrict movement of students and staff within the building while dealing with short term emergencies.
Actions:
Listen for instructions about the situation and your actions
Student s in hallways should return to assigned classrooms, if possible.
Classroom teachers, take attendance.
All other staff assist students, as needed.
Listen for updates.
Evacuate
Evacuate students and staff from the building.
Actions:
Listen for instructions about
the situation and your actions.
Lead students to designated
assembly or announced
assembly area. Use secondary
route, if necessary.
Bring attendance list and class
roster.
Close the classroom door after
exiting.
Take attendance when safe to
do so.
If evacuating off site, take
attendance before moving
from and upon arrival at off
Listen for updates.
Lockout
Students and staff remain inside the school buildings during incidents that pose an imminent concern outside of the school.
Actions:
Listen for instructions
regarding the situation and
your actions.
Lock all exterior doors and
windows.
Leave blinds/lights as they are.
Take Attendance.
After initial instructions, listen
for updates.
Classroom instruction
continues as normal.
All outdoor activities are
terminated.
Listen for updates.
Lockdown
Secure students and staff inside locked classrooms during incidents that pose immediate threat of violence in or around the school.
Actions:
When you hear LOCKDOWN,
LOCKDOWN, LOCKDOWN announced,
move quickly to execute the following
actions.
If safe, gather students from hallways
and common areas near your classroom.
Lock your door. Barricade if necessary.
Move students to a safe area in the
classroom out of sight of the door.
Leave windows, blinds/lights as they are.
Keep everyone quiet. Silence cell phones.
Take attendance, if possible.
Do not communicate through door or
answer room phone.
Do not respond to P.A. announcements
or fire alarm.
Stay hidden until physically released by
law enforcement personnel.
