Mass Attack / Active Shooter

Settings at risk: Schools, workplaces, entertainment venues, and community spaces can be targets.
Unpredictability: Incidents often unfold quickly and without prior notice—treat all alerts and instructions seriously.
Local procedures matter: Learn the safety plan at your child’s school, your workplace, and places you frequent.

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Mass attacks and active shooter incidents are rare but devastating events that can occur in workplaces, schools, houses of worship, and public spaces. While they may feel unpredictable, being prepared can make a lifesaving difference. Knowing what to look for, planning ahead, and taking simple preparedness steps helps individuals and communities respond quickly and effectively.

Know the Risk

Recognize Warning Signs

Recognize Warning Signs
Not every sign means violence, but patterns of concerning behavior may indicate a person is in crisis. Report concerns to school officials, workplace security/HR, or law enforcement.
- Behavior changes: Withdrawal, extreme anger, fixation on grievances, hopelessness.
- Threats & rhetoric: Talking about violence, weapons, or praising prior attacks.
- Leakage online: Violent posts, direct threats, or seeking validation for harmful acts.
- Concerning access: Attempts to obtain weapons or restricted materials without cause.

Everyday Preparedness Steps

Everyday Preparedness Steps
- Know exits & routes: Note two ways out of rooms and buildings you visit.
- Learn the plan: Review safety procedures at work, school, and places of worship.
- Communication plan: Decide how your family will reconnect if phones are overwhelmed.
- Situational awareness: If something feels off, move to a safer place and alert staff/security.
- Skills & training: Consider “Stop the Bleed” and local preparedness trainings.