If you find yourself in a position where you need to lock down but cannot lock the door, here are some steps to follow:

🟠 Similarly to one of our previous posts, during a lockdown the ultimate objective is to be UNSEEN and UNHEARD to ensure the threat remains outside

🟠 If you cannot lock the door, close the door and move away from the door

🟠 Secure alternate entry points including windows, block off and reinforce other access and entryways

🟠 Stay calm and remember the lockdown process as outlined in your emergency response plan:

• Activate the lockdown announcement
• Move into the closest safe space
• Turn off the lights
• Close doors
• Lock doors if possible
• Close windows and blinds (if possible and safe)
• Sit below the window line and out of sight of windows and doors (where possible)
• Turn phones off
• Remain completely hidden, quiet and still
• Wait for the Chief Warden or police to provide further instructions. Remain in lockdown until this point
• When a lockdown is completed, sweep the buildings to ensure those that were in lockdown are aware the lockdown is complete, identify any persons needing assistance, and account for persons
• Debrief the process and provide trauma counselling to those requiring it