Cogbill Construction Weekly Safety
Tuesday, July 7th, 2020
Though the odds of being in the situation of an active shooter are very slim, it is an advantage to have some sense of preparedness in case a situation were ever to arise. Active shooting situations often occur for 10-15 minutes before law enforcement even arrives. Therefore, you must always try to be mentally and physically aware and prepared to respond. A good thing to keep in mind when in a life threatening situation is to Run, Hide, or Fight.
RUN and evacuate
If possible, make getting away from the shooter your first move
Do not hesitate or attempt to take your belongings, leave them behind
Try to help others if they will listen
Warn others you may see on your way out
Call 9-1-1 once you are at a safe location
HIDE if there is no where to run
Stay quiet: do not make any noise and silence cell phones
Lock and block all doors
Hide behind large objects that blocks you from the shooters view and blocks off any potential shots fired in your direction
FIGHT as your last resort
Commit and act aggressive as possible
Throw items
Make makeshift weapons
Spray aerosol products into the atacker’s eyes
Be prepared to cause severe or lethal harm to the shooter
Once law enforcement has arrived, remain calm, identify yourself, and stay where you are so they do not think you are a possible threat. Abide by their commands and give them any information to enable them to end the incedent if it is stillactive when they arrive