Lockdown and Shelter-in-Place
Lockdown
Stay where you are, allow no entry into your location. Activate all locking mechanisms. In the case of a:
- Suspicious person, probably armed
- Active shooter
Procedures to follow when UNCSA is on lockdown:
- Clear hallways and rooms that cannot be secured
- Stay quiet and out of sight
- Lock all doors and windows
- Stay away from all doors and windows
- Close blinds
- Cut off lights
- Cut off or silence all electronic devices
- Barricade doors with the heaviest objects available (desks, chairs)
- Wait for the “all clear” to leave your area
Shelter-in-Place
Seek immediate shelter in a safe location away from potential hazards. In the case of:
- Severe weather
- Hazardous chemical spill
Communication Channels
Communication channels for lockdown and/or shelter-in-place:
- UNCSA Safety App (Rave Guardian): Use the Chat with Police feature, call University Police or 911 to share information pertaining to the emergency.
- UNCSA ALERT (email, phone, text message, UNCSA Facebook and Twitter accounts, website)
- Classroom alerts
- Emergency outside speakers