Einstein is committed to providing a secure environment for its faculty, staff, postdocs, students and visitors. An important part of assuring security is making sure you have the knowledge and tools to respond to and protect yourself in the event of an emergency situation, be it a fire, natural disaster, bomb threat or shooting. Whether on campus or in other settings where large groups of people assemble, the resources and educational videos provided here can help you prepare for an emergency situation—in this case, an active shooter—that might occur on our campus, or anywhere else you may be. Our aim is to reduce your anxiety and raise your level of preparedness and awareness.
The educational videos below, and other resources on this page, will help you prepare for an emergency situation that might occur on our campus, or anywhere else you may be.
Options for Consideration demonstrates possible actions to take if confronted with a active shooter scenario. The instructive video reviews the choices of evacuating, hiding, or, as an option of last resort, challenging the shooter. The video also shows how to assist authorities once law enforcement enters the scene.
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Determine whether to run, hide or fight
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Identify at least two escape routes
Watch for emergency messaging/follow instructions
