Learn the Standard Response Protocol

In an emergency, call 911. 

After calling 911, the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) applies to any emergency or crisis situation, including severe weather, earthquakes, hostile intruders and hazardous waste incidents. 

Taking time to learn what to do before a crisis strikes can help you respond to any scenario. 

Watch the video, read the action steps below and download an SRP poster.

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For Non-Emergency Situations

Visit the Aims Campus Safety and Security Department for information on what to do in non-emergency situations. 

The Standard Response Protocol

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) applies to any emergency or crisis situation. The premise is simple: Take these specific actions during an incident. Watch the video to learn more.

 

 

icon of two hands on a blue background facing outward to represent secure from the Standard Response Protocol

SECURE!   
Get inside. Lock outside doors.

This protocol is used to keep people safe inside of a building.

Students

  • Return to the inside of the building
  • Do business as usual

Instructors And Staff 

  • Lock outside doors
  • Increase situational awareness
  • Account for students, visitors and others
  • Do business as usual


 


 

lockdown icon

LOCKDOWN! 
Locks, lights, out of sight.

This protocol is used to secure individual rooms and keep occupants quiet and in place.

Students

  • Move away from sight 
  • Maintain silence
  • Do not open the door
  • Prepare to evade or defend

Instructors And Staff 

  • Recover people from the hallway if possible
  • Close and lock the door
  • Turn out the lights
  • Move away from sight
  • Maintain silence
  • Do not open the door
  • Prepare to evade or defend


 


 

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EVACUATE! 
A location may be specified

Evacuate may be followed by a location and is used to move people from one location to a different location in or out of the building.

Students

  • Leave stuff behind if required to
  • If possible, bring your phone
  • Follow instructions

Instructors And Staff 

  • Lead evacuation to specified location
  • Account for students, visitors and others
  • Notify if missing, extra or injured people


 


 

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SHELTER! 
Hazard and safety strategy

This protocol is used typically during a weather emergency for group and self-protection.

Students

  • Use appropriate safety strategies for the hazard
HazardSafety Strategy
TornadoEvacuate to a shelter area
HazmatSeal the room
EarthquakeDrop, cover and hold
TsunamiGet to high ground

Instructors And Staff 

  • Lead safety strategy
  • Account for students, visitors and others
  • Notify if missing, extra or injured people

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