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(gentle music)
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(birds singing)
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- [Narrator] It may feel like
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just another day at the office.
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(gentle music)
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But occasionally,
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life feels more like an
action movie than reality.
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(gentle music)
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The authorities are
working hard to protect you
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and to protect our public spaces.
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(gentle music)
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But sometimes bad people do bad things.
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Their motivations are different.
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(gentle music)
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The warning signs may vary.
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But the devastating effects are the same.
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(door slams)
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And unfortunately, you need
to be prepared for the worst.
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(gentle music)
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(gun pops)
(woman screams)
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(gun clicks and pops)
(woman screams)
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(gun clicks and pops)
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(gun pops)
(woman screams)
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(gun pops)
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If you are ever to find yourself
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in the middle of an active shooter event,
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(gun pops)
(woman screams)
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your survival may depend on
whether or not you have a plan.
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The plan doesn't have to be complicated.
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(tense music)
(woman screaming)
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There are three things you could do
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(gun pops)
that make a difference:
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Run, hide, fight.
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(tense music)
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First and foremost, if
you can get out, do.
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Always try an escape or evacuate
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even when others insist on staying.
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(moves into faster tense music)
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Encourage others to leave with you,
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but don't let them slow
you down with indecision.
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(upbeat tense music)
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Remember what's important:
You, not your stuff.
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Leave your belongings behind
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and try to find a way to get out safely.
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(upbeat tense music)
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Trying to get yourself out of harm's way
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needs to be your number one priority.
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- No, stop that guy.
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Stop that guy!
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Hey!
(quick footsteps)
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- [Narrator] Once you are
out of the line of fire,
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try to prevent others from
walking into the danger zone
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and call 911.
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- Yes, we're at 10021 (mumbles).
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We've heard shots fired.
- Help us!
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Help us!
- Shhh!
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(slow tense music)
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(moves into faster tense music)
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- [Narrator] If you can't get out safely,
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you need to find a place to hide.
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(tense music)
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(gun pops)
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(man screams)
(gun pops)
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(slow tense music)
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- Oh, my God.
(woman screams)
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- [Man] Shhh.
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(tense music)
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- [Woman] Oh, my God.
- Shhh.
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- [Narrator] Act quickly and quietly.
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Try to secure your hiding
place the best you can.
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Turn out lights, and if possible,
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remember to lock doors.
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Silence your ringer and vibration
mode on your cell phone.
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(tense music)
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And if you can't find
a safe room or closet,
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try to conceal yourself
behind large objects
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that may protect you.
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Do your best to remain quiet and calm.
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(tense music)
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(moves into faster tense music)
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- Shhh.
- Oh, my God!
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- [Narrator] As a last resort,
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if your life is at risk,
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whether you are alone or working
together as a group, fight!
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Act with aggression, improvise weapons,
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disarm him, and commit to
taking the shooter down,
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no matter what.
(woman crying)
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(woman screams)
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(tense music)
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(slow tense music)
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Try to be aware of your environment.
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Always have an exit plan.
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Know that in an incident like this
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victims are generally chosen randomly.
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The event is unpredictable
and may evolve quickly.
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- Making a left, glide some people back.
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- [Narrator] The first
responders on the scene
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are not there to evacuate
or tend to the injured.
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They are well-trained and are
there to stop the shooter.
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(tense music)
(men mumbling)
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(door clicks)
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Your actions can make a difference
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for your safety and survival.
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Be aware and be prepared.
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And if you find yourself
facing an active shooter,
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there are three key things you
need to remember to survive:
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Run, hide, fight!
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