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Hold - A Hold is a safety procedure that schools use when students need to remain inside their classrooms and keep hallways clear. This is often used if there is a medical situation, a student needs help, or staff are addressing something in the building that is not a threat to students.
Secure - Precautionary measures and usually occur when the school is informed of a situation that will likely not pose a risk of harm or injury to students or staff. During a secure, students and staff are instructed to remain indoors, with doors and windows sealed, until the situation is deemed safe by authorities.
Lockdown - Lockdowns occur when there is a potential threat inside, outside, or near the building. During a lockdown, students and staff are instructed to remain inside classrooms or designated safe areas, with doors locked and windows secured, until authorities determine it is safe to resume normal activities. If staff believes it is in their students best interest to evacuate the students will evacuate.
Reunification - When students are reunited with parents after an incident or evacuation. The process ensures all students are accounted for and safely returned to their parents or a trusted guardian. Reunifications take place either at the school or a pre-designated alternate site.

Creede School District