A shelter-in-place is ordered any time it is unsafe to leave the building. A shelter-in-place will be ordered by the NIU PD or other designated authority. You may be notified of a shelter-in-place by various means including, but not limited to public address systems, mass emails, text messaging, telephone notification or other means available based on the circumstances of the incident.
During a shelter-in-place you should:
Remain calm.
Remain in your assigned area so a full accounting can be made of everyone inside of the building.
Close and lock doors. Stay away from all windows and doors. Turn off all lights and remain silent. Silence all cell phones. Do not use cell phones except for emergency notification to call 911.
Move to a location in the room which is not visible to someone looking through the door. If gunshots are heard everyone should move to the floor.
Students and staff in hallways or other open areas must proceed immediately to a classroom or office where they can safely be locked in. If a classroom or office door is locked, go to the next closest available room to take shelter.
If you see someone other than emergency personnel attempting to enter the building notify 911 immediately.
No one should leave the secured room until directed to do so by the authorized emergency personnel.
If the building becomes unsafe, evacuate if safe to do so.