If an emergency occurs that could threaten the safety of the Broad community, the box below will provide important information.

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How to respond to an active safety threat at work:

RUN HIDE FIGHT (last resort)
if a safe path is available:
  • Get out. Don’t hesitate. Leave your belongings.
  • Have an escape route and plan in mind.
  • Don’t attempt to move any injured people.
 if you cannot get out safely:
  • Be quiet. Silence your cellphone.
  • Lock and barricade doors. Shut off lights.
  • Stay out of view of the attacker.
 if your life is in imminent danger:
  • Try to disable the attacker.
  • Use improvised weapons (like a chair or fire extinguisher).
  • Fight like your life depends on it.

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