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... If you hear gunshots and are in a bathroom , your best bet is to remain in the bathroom ...
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If you hear gunshots and are in a bathroom , your best bet is to remain in the bathroom . Lock the bathroom door if you are able to . Another thing you can do is go into a stall , lock it , and crouch on the toilet seat to hide . Call the emergency services ( 911 / 999 / 112 ) if you have a cell phone on you , but stay as quiet as possible . Call the emergency services as soon as it is safe to do so . If you hear gunshots and are outside , go in the opposite direction from where you heard the gunshots . Call the emergency services ( 911 / 999 / 112 ) as soon as you are far enough away .
Assist other people that are fleeing the building after you call . Wait for help to arrive . Before you open the door to someone that says “ police ” or “ paramedics ” be aware that it could be the shooter trying to get you to open the door . Ask them questions and make sure that they are actually police or someone trying to help you .
When the police arrive , they will treat everyone as a potential assailant . Do not run to them or request help , as this may cause them to think you are a threat . Instead , quickly go face down on the ground with your arms spread away from your body , palms towards the police , and fingers spread apart . Be quiet and listen for orders . Do exactly what the officers tell you to do , do it quickly , and do it without argument or protest . Expect the police to treat you as though you might be the armed criminal , and even to handcuff you and everyone else in the room . They are not being mean ; they are getting the situation under control the only way possible .
Remind yourself that they are doing what they are doing in order to neutralize every possible threat , and save your life . Be as helpful as possible to the authorities . Tell them everything you know . Emergency personnel are trained to survey a scene before entering it . Don ’ t be shocked if the cavalry stays parked outside and doesn ’ t come running in before the threat is established . They ’ re taught that they can ’ t help anyone if they ’ re dead . It ’ s true but an unpleasant reality if you ’ re the one inside with a threatening person . Tips Remain calm . Try To Smile Remember to help those around you if you can . If someone is shot , tend to them as quickly as you can . See How to Treat a Bullet Wound . Seek therapy afterward , if the event was deeply troubling for you . When necessary and escaping through an upper-floor window , find a drain pipe or a ledge that can slow your descent or let you slide down part of the way .
You ’ ll likely hurt your ankles when you land , so be prepared to break the fall with a quick roll . Protect your body by rolling over one shoulder , diagonally across the back and onto the opposite hip . It is better to escape with a couple broken bones than to be shot and killed . Use this as a last resort though . For example , if you are on the 3rd floor with windows that do not open , and it is safe to jump , you may throw a computer through the window . Yes , they are expensive but cost does not matter when someone is coming after you with a gun . Don ’ t take personal belongings or put yourself at risk to collect these items . Personal property can be replaced — your life can ’ t .
Stay quiet whether trying to hide or take out the threat Warnings Don ’ t let the fear of a shooting change your life . It is out of your control . Just live life to its fullest knowing what to do if a shooting ever did happen . If you have a gun , do not try to act like a hero unless the attacker is in full sight and there are no obstacles nearby .
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