• ASK QUESTIONS:

o Where is the bomb located?

o When is it set to explode?

o What kind of bomb is it andwhat does it look like?

o Did you place the bomb and ifso, why? What is your name?

• Immediately contact lawenforcement.

• Do not come into contact with anypowder or fluid that might havespilled.

• Evacuate the immediate area, closedoor and ensure no one enters.

• If possible, shut down theventilation system.

• If chemicals are detected, stay upwind.

• Turn off two-way radios.

• Wash hands with soap and warmwater and rinse.

• Do not clean up suspicious powdersor other residue.

• Remove contaminated clothing assoon as possible place in plastic bagor sealed container.

• Create list of all people who mayhave been affected

• Stay Calm.

• If indoors, “Duck, Cover, and HoldOn” under a table or desk or againstan inside wall.

• If you are in a Hallway, drop to thefloor against an interior wall andprotect your head and neck withyour arms.

• Do not use elevators.

• Do not exit a building during theshaking.

“This pamphlet is intended toprovide guidance and safety tips forhandling emergencies. Since everyincident is unique, the best way to

survive is to be prepared, usecommon sense, calm decision

making, and teamwork.”Sheriff Jim McDonnell

Feel free to contact the Sheriff’s Departmentto request a building safety assessment,

emergency preparedness training, orresponse drills with your staff.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s DepartmentCounty Services Bureau

Emergency Dial 911

Phone (213) 974-1120

24hr Phone (213) 974-8000

www.lasd.org

Emergency Preparedness& Building Safety GuideWhat you should do iffaced with a

crisis situation

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handling emergencies. Since everyincident is unique, the best way tosurvive is to be prepared, use commonsense, calm decision making, andteamwork. We encourage you todiscuss safety with your co-workers, beaware of your surroundings, and alwaysbe prepared for the unexpected. YourSheriff’s Department is always availableto assist you in strengthening safety!

Respectfully, SHERIFF JIM McDONNEL.L

ACTIVE SHOOTER

If an Active Shooter is INSIDE yourbuilding:

• Remain calm.

• “GET OUT! ESCAPE” if possible, exitthe building via safest possible route.

• “COVER/CONCEALMENT’ if youcannot exit safely, find the nearestsafe room, barricade doors, shut offlights, get out of sight, and keep quiet.Turn cell phones to silent mode.

• Call 911 as soon as it’s safe. Do notopen the door until a law enforcementofficer advises it is safe to do so.

• Stay focused on survival and keepothers around you calm & focused.

• “DEFEND YOURSELF” as a last resort,if your life is in imminent danger,defend yourself!

If the Active Shooter is OUTSIDE yourbuilding:

• Remain calm.

• Proceed to a room that can be locked.

• Close and lock doors; if doors cannotbe locked, barricade the door, shut offlights, get out of sight, and keep asquiet as possible. Silence cell phones.

• One person in the room should call911 and advise the dispatcher what istaking place.

• Do not open the door until advised bylaw enforcement.

When Law Enforcement Arrives:

• Put down any items in your hands.

• Immediately raise hands and spreadfingers.

• Keep hands visible at all times.

• Avoid making quick movementstoward officers.

HOSTAGE SITUATION

If you become aware of a HostageSituation:

• Immediately remove yourself fromany danger.

• Call 911 and provide the following:o Location of incident.o Number of possible hostage

takers & description.

o Number of hostages.o Weapons used.o Any injuries.o Your name, location and

phone number.

When Law Enforcement Arrives:

• In a rescue situation, “Do Not Run.”Drop to the floor, and remain still.

VIOLENTITHREATENING BEHAVIOR

• If you are a victim or witness toviolent or threatening behavior,avoid confrontation and call 911.

• Maintain a safe distance fromanyone acting violently or bizarre.

• Advise dispatcher the nature of theincident / threat, location andsubject description.

• If a weapon is involved, flee to asafe area. If safe, keep the subjectin view.

BOMB THREAT

• Remain calm and take the callerseriously.

• If possible, record the phonenumber displayed on caller ID.

• While on the phone, have a coworker call 911.

• Keep the caller on the phone as longas possible.