Upon receiving communication that a general lockdown of the campus or a specific lock down of Pawley Hall has been ordered through the OU Alert Notification System, staff of the Lowry Early Childhood Education Center shall ensure:
- All children and staff outside at the time are directed to move inside the building
- The Center's main entry doors are locked
- Every exterior door of each classroom is locked
- The shades of all exterior windows of all classrooms are pulled down
- All lights and computer monitors are turned off
- All devices that emit sound (televisions, radios, etc.) are turned off
- All cell phones are turned to "vibrate". Occupants should refrain from using telephones except for emergency notification to the OUPD at (248) 370-3331
While in lock down mode, children and staff will be advised to:
- Remain calm and quiet to the degree possible
- Stay away from windows and doors
Remain in the room/building, even if a fire alarm has been activated, unless:
- an “all clear” message has been disseminated through the University’s Emergency Notification System
- occupants are in imminent danger
- occupants have first hand knowledge of a fire that is an imminent threat
- advised to leave by a uniformed emergency first responder (police, fire, etc.)
No one should attempt to physically restrain any person who demands to be allowed to leave a locked down room or facility.
Upon receiving official communication that the lock down has been lifted, staff may re-open the facility.