Stay inside a classroom, room or office, secure the door(s) and windows and await further instructions.
- If the door does not lock, barricade the door with tables and chairs.
- If you are in a corridor go into the closest room not already secured and lock and/or barricade the door and windows.
- Close curtains or blinds where possible.
- Stay away from windows and doors.
- Turn off the lights.
- Stay low and quiet.
- Silence cell phones, do not make non-essential calls.
- Do not open the door for anyone.
- Remain in place until VIU issues an “All Clear” message or the door is opened by emergency personnel, carefully follow instructions.
If you are caught outside
- Immediately leave the campus if it is safe to do so.
- If leaving is not possible, hide or crouch behind / under shrubbery and trees etc.