Active Shooter

Active Shooter
Law enforcement officers rehearse their response to an active shooter in a public building
An “active shooter” is a person trying to shoot or kill people in a populated area. Active shooter events usually are over within 10-15 minutes – often before law enforcement arrives.

Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life.

  • Run.  Escape quickly and quietly.  Leave your belongings.  Call 9-1-1 when safe.
  • Hide.  If you can’t safely escape, hide.  Block entry to your hiding place. Turn off lights, lock the door, hide behind a large item, silence cell phones, stay quiet.  Call 9-1-1 when it is safe.  If you can’t talk, leave the line open so the dispatcher can hear what is happening.
  • Fight.   As an absolute last resort, act aggressively.  Throw items, improvise weapons, yell.  Commit to your actions.
  • Follow police instructions.

View video: Run. Hide. Fight. Surviving an Active Shooter Event (from Ready Houston – warning: graphic content)

FEMA online course for individuals, managers and employees: Active Shooter – What You Can Do (IS 907)

Be ready. Be willing to help.

Virginia Disaster Relief Fund

How is the money distributed?

Fund proceeds will be distributed to local long-term recovery groups, members of the Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster and other non-profit and faith-based organizations as a grant.

Many of these groups work directly with individuals and families following a disaster.

How else can I donate?

The Virginia Disaster Relief Fund benefits projects that include: repair or rebuilding of underinsured dwellings, transportation assistance, replacing essential household items, helping renters establish new rental residence, temporary living expenses while recovering from loss, and more.

How can I donate?

If you want to help, send checks made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia with “Virginia Disaster Relief Fund” noted in the memo line to:

Comptroller’s Office
P.O. Box 1971
Richmond, VA 23218-1971

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