Lockdown Procedures

If you are directly involved, or upon receipt of notification of a lockdown AND if exiting the building is not possible or safe, the following actions are recommended:

• Go to the nearest room or office
• Close and lock the door if possible, and barricade with available furniture if available
• Cover the door windows and turn off the lights
• Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room, silence cell phones
• DO NOT open the door (emergency personnel will have a key)
• Notify campus security (if possible) o Dial 88 from campus phones, 905-522-4135 from external phones, or use the MUSST App
• Give the dispatcher the following information:
  • Your name
  • Your location (be as specific as possible)
  • Number of suspects (if known)
  • Identification or description of suspect