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The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology campus is Sheltering-in-Place due to <Shooting OR Stabbing OR Armed Suspect> <day/date/time>. Students and all campus personnel are instructed to follow these instructions immediately:
- Find nearest shelter area (room with a door, do not use elevators).
- Lock/barricade the door.
- Shut windows and window coverings.
- Sit/crouch out of sight from doors and windows.
- Take a roll call.
- Turn off the lights and remain quiet and calm.
- Silence cell phones and all electronics.
- Stay in contact using the Internet, if available, for situation updates.
- Do not evacuate for a fire alarm unless instructed by university personnel.
- Do not open the door for anyone.
- If hazardous incident, turn off all heating, air conditioning units and/or fans. Tape off or block all vents, cracks, or openings.
- In labs, reduce all operations to a safe condition as quickly as possible. Fume hoods should have sash in closed position.
- Shelter-in-Place will remain in effect until lifted by authorized personnel.
- The campus will receive an all-clear form the Campus Alert system. Campus Safety or other university personnel will unlock the door to notify you when the emergency has passed.
Additional updates and information will be posted online to sdsmt.edu/Emergency/